How to Pronounce "spellbound"
word
ˈspɛɫˌbaʊnd
SPELL-bound
spˈɛlbaʊnd
spell-BOUND
Definition
Completely fascinated or amazed by something, as if under a magical spell. Describes a state where you can't look away or stop paying attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛɫˌbaʊnd
British English
spˈɛlbaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPELL-bound
UK
spell-BOUND
Listen in Context
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed.
She was spellbound by the beautiful sunset.
The audience watched the play spellbound.
I was spellbound by her storytelling; I didn't even notice the time passing.