How to Pronounce "inbounds"
word
ˈɪnˌbaʊndz
IN-bownz
ˈɪnˌbaʊndz
IN-bownz
Definition
In sports, especially basketball and football, 'inbounds' describes when a ball or player is inside the official play area. It can also refer to actions or passes that start from within the play boundaries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnˌbaʊndz
British English
ˈɪnˌbaʊndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-bownz
UK
IN-bownz
Listen in Context
The referee called the ball inbounds.
He must stay inbounds or the play will stop.
The player passed the ball from the inbounds position.
That shot was just barely inbounds—so close!