How to Pronounce Bind

To pronounce "bind", say BIND — one syllable, IPA /baɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/baɪnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bind”

"bind" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with refined and kind, if that helps it stick.

What does bind mean?

noun

  1. That which binds or ties.
  2. A troublesome situation; a problem; a predicament or quandary.

verb

  1. To tie; to confine by any ligature.
  2. To cohere or stick together in a mass.

    “Just to make the cheese more binding”

Synonyms

bandagedressfastenfettermake fastrestraintieindenture

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Words that rhyme with bind

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refinedkindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedgrindstreamlinedmalignedentwined

Related words

tieadherebandagetrussholdobligeconstipate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bind"?▾

"Bind" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bind"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bind" is /baɪnd/.

What does "bind" mean?▾

Bind: That which binds or ties.

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