How to Pronounce "earthbound"
word
ˈɝθˌbaʊnd
URTH-bownd
ˈɜːθbaʊnd
URTH-bound
Definition
Describes something or someone that is tied to, restricted to, or limited to the earth (not flying or not spiritual). It can mean physically on the ground or focused only on practical matters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɝθˌbaʊnd
British English
ˈɜːθbaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
URTH-bownd
UK
URTH-bound
Listen in Context
The airplane is no longer earthbound after it takes off.
The turtle is slow and always earthbound.
Some birds stay earthbound until they are strong enough to fly.
After spending months in space, being earthbound again felt strange to the astronaut.