How to pronounce weatherbound
Say it like WETH-er-bownd. Weatherbound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
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- WETH
- er
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weatherbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of weatherbound
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WETH-uh-bownd.
What does weatherbound mean?
- Delayed or prevented by bad weather from doing something, such as traveling.
Where does weatherbound come from?
From weather + -bound.
Questions about saying weatherbound
How do you pronounce weatherbound?
Say WETH-er-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛðɚbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈwɛðəbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weatherbound?
Weatherbound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · er · bownd.
Is weatherbound pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɛðəbaʊnd/ (WETH-uh-bownd).