How to pronounce spellbinding
Say it like SPEL-byne-ding. Spellbinding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEL).
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- SPEL
- byne
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spellbinding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- byneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spellbinding
American and British speakers say spellbinding in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEL-byne-ding.
What does spellbinding mean?
- Engrossing; fascinating; gaining rapt attention; captivating.
- Having the power to bind magically through the agency of a spell.
- A spell or enchantment that restrains or constricts someone's actions or freedom of will.
Where does spellbinding come from?
From spell + binding.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying spellbinding
How do you pronounce spellbinding?
Say SPEL-byne-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spellbinding?
Spellbinding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEL). Broken into parts: SPEL · byne · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say spellbinding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.