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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbaɪnd
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /bˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-BYND
UK
IN-uh-BYND
Listen in Context
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.