How to pronounce snowbound
Say it like SNOH-bownd. Snowbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH).
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- SNOH
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snowbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of snowbound
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SNOH-bownd.
What does snowbound mean?
- Prevented from moving or traveling due to snow or snowy weather.
- Of a location or other destination, inaccessible due to being covered in snow.
Where does snowbound come from?
From snow + -bound.
Questions about saying snowbound
How do you pronounce snowbound?
Say SNOH-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnoʊˌbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈsnəʊˌbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snowbound?
Snowbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOH). Broken into parts: SNOH · bownd.
Is snowbound pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsnəʊˌbaʊnd/ (SNOH-bownd).