How to pronounce vagabonds
Say it like VAG-uh-bondz. Vagabonds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAG).
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- VAG
- uh
- bondz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vagabonds 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.
- bondzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of vagabonds
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VAG-uh-bondz.
What does vagabonds mean?
- plural of vagabond How to pronounce vagabond
Questions about saying vagabonds
How do you pronounce vagabonds?
Say VAG-uh-bondz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæɡəbɑndz/. In British English it is /ˈvæɡəbɒndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vagabonds?
Vagabonds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAG). Broken into parts: VAG · uh · bondz.
Is vagabonds 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 /ˈvæɡəbɒndz/ (VAG-uh-bondz).