How to pronounce unbind
Say it like un-BYND. Unbind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYND).
- un
- BYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unbind
American and British speakers say unbind in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ in the US and /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BYND.
What does unbind mean?
- To take bindings off.
- To set free from a debt, contract or promise.
- To disable some kind of connection in software, such as a key binding.
Where does unbind come from?
From Middle English unbinden, from Old English unbindan, onbindan (“to unbind; untie”), from Proto-West Germanic *andabindan, from Proto-Germanic *andabindaną, equivalent to un- + bind.
Words that rhyme with unbind
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unbind.
Questions about saying unbind
How do you pronounce unbind?
Say un-BYND. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈbaɪnd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈbaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbind?
Unbind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYND). Broken into parts: un · BYND.
Do Americans and Brits say unbind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈbaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.