How to pronounce unbounded
Say it like un-BOWN-did. Unbounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWN).
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- un
- BOWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbounded 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.
- BOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unbounded
American and British speakers say unbounded in essentially the same way: /ənˈbaʊndɪd/ in the US and /ənˈbaʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BOWN-did.
What does unbounded mean?
- Having no boundaries or limits.“The universe is finite but unbounded.”
Where does unbounded come from?
From un- + bounded.
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Words that rhyme with unbounded
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Questions about saying unbounded
How do you pronounce unbounded?
Say un-BOWN-did. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbaʊndɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈbaʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbounded?
Unbounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOWN). Broken into parts: un · BOWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say unbounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbaʊndɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈbaʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.