How to Pronounce Bounding

To pronounce "bounding", say BOUND-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbaʊndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bounding”

"bounding" has 2 syllables: bound-ing. It rhymes with astounding and confounding, if that helps it stick.

What does bounding mean?

verb

  1. To surround a territory or other geographical entity.

    “France, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra bound Spain.”

  2. To be the boundary of.

verb

  1. To leap, move by jumping.

    “The rabbit bounded down the lane.”

  2. To cause to leap.

    “to bound a horse”

noun

  1. The use of fire protection products within limits determined by scientific tests.
  2. A boundary.

Words that rhyme with bounding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundingconfoundingpoundingexpoundingcompoundingresoundingaboundinghoundinggroundingsurroundingsoundingfounding

Related words

movingborderingjumplimitrestrictinglimitingmarkingdelimiting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bounding"?▾

"Bounding" has 2 syllables: bound · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bounding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bounding" is /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/.

What does "bounding" mean?▾

Bounding: To surround a territory or other geographical entity.

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