How to Pronounce "in a bind"

expression

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbaɪnd

IN-uh-BYND

ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /bˈaɪnd

IN-uh-BYND

Definition

If you are "in a bind," you are in a difficult situation and don't know what to do.

American English

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbaɪnd

British English

ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /bˈaɪnd

IN-uh-BYND

I'm in a bind because I lost my wallet.

She was in a bind and asked her friend for help.

If you ever find yourself in a bind, let me know.

We're really in a bind—the project is due tomorrow and nothing's ready.