How to pronounce unbound
Say it like un-BOWND. Unbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWND).
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- un
- BOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbound 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of unbound
American and British speakers say unbound in essentially the same way: /ənˈbaʊnd/ in the US and /ənˈbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BOWND.
What does unbound mean?
- simple past and past participle of unbind How to pronounce unbind
- Not obligated.“The terms of the contract inadvertently left certain unbound aspects to subjective interpretation.”
- Not tied up.“The hostages' hands were left unbound.”
- Without a binding.“an unbound book”
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Words that rhyme with unbound
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Questions about saying unbound
How do you pronounce unbound?
Say un-BOWND. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ənˈbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbound?
Unbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWND). Broken into parts: un · BOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say unbound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ənˈbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.