How to pronounce vagabond
Say it like VAG-uh-bond. Vagabond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAG).
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- VAG
- uh
- bond
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vagabond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bondKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vagabond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VAG-uh-bond.
What does vagabond mean?
- A person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.
- One who usually wanders from place to place, having no fixed dwelling, or not abiding in it, and usually without the means of honest livelihood.
- To roam, as a vagabond
- Floating about without any certain direction; driven to and fro.
Where does vagabond come from?
From Old French vagabond, from Late Latin vagābundus, from Latin vagari (“wander”).
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Questions about saying vagabond
How do you pronounce vagabond?
Say VAG-uh-bond. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæɡəbɑnd/. In British English it is /ˈvæɡəbɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vagabond?
Vagabond has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAG). Broken into parts: VAG · uh · bond.
Is vagabond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈvæɡəbɒnd/ (VAG-uh-bond).