How to Pronounce Unbound

To pronounce "unbound", say UNB-ound — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈbaʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

unbound

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying unbound, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ʌnˈbaʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unbound”

"unbound" has 2 syllables: unb-ound. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does unbound mean?

verb

  1. To take bindings off.
  2. To set free from a debt, contract or promise.

adjective

  1. Not bound; not tied up.

    “The hostages' hands were left unbound.”

  2. Without a binding.

    “an unbound book”

Words that rhyme with unbound

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

freeuntetheredunfetteredunshackledunchaineduntiedlooselooseleaf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unbound"?▾

"Unbound" has 2 syllables: unb · ound.

What is the IPA transcription of "unbound"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unbound" is /ʌnˈbaʊnd/.

What does "unbound" mean?▾

Unbound: To take bindings off.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “unbound” in the full dictionary →