How to Pronounce "bound"
word
/ˈbaʊnd/
bownd
/bˈaʊnd/
bownd
Definition
Bound can mean going to a place, as in 'home-bound' or 'bound for Tokyo'. It can also mean certain to happen, or forced by a rule, duty, or situation to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbaʊnd/
British English
/bˈaʊnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bownd
UK
bownd
Listen in Context
This train is bound for Madrid.
You are bound to feel tired after the trip.
We are bound by the rules.
With that attitude, he's bound to get in trouble sooner or later.