How to Pronounce Bounds

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

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Syllable

Letters

/baʊndz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bounds”

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

What does bounds mean?

noun

(often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
“I reached the northern bound of my property, took a deep breath and walked on.”
A value which is known to be greater or smaller than a given set of values.

verb

To surround a territory or other geographical entity.
“France, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra bound Spain.”
To be the boundary of.

noun

A sizeable jump, great leap.
“The deer crossed the stream in a single bound.”
A spring from one foot to the other in dancing.

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Words that rhyme with bounds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grounds expounds sounds mounds hounds surrounds backgrounds abounds confounds rounds pounds rebounds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bounds"?▾

"Bounds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bounds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bounds" is /baʊndz/.

What does "bounds" mean?▾

Bounds: (often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.

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