How to pronounce bound
bound
/baʊnd/
1 syllable
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Bound, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /aʊ/as in now | Glide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
He boarded a plane bound for Los Angeles.
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce bound?
Bound is pronounced /baʊnd/ in American English.
How many syllables are in bound?
Bound has 1 syllable.