How to pronounce windbound
Say it like WIND-bownd. Windbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
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- WIND
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windbound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of windbound
American and British speakers say windbound in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪndbaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈwɪndbaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIND-bownd.
What does windbound mean?
- Unable to sail because of high winds, or of onshore winds.
Where does windbound come from?
From wind + bound.
Questions about saying windbound
How do you pronounce windbound?
Say WIND-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windbound?
Windbound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · bownd.
Do Americans and Brits say windbound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪndbaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈwɪndbaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.