How to Pronounce Vagabond

To pronounce "vagabond", say VAG-ab-ond — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vagabond”

"vagabond" has 3 syllables: vag-ab-ond.

What does vagabond mean?

noun

  1. A person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.
  2. One who wanders from place to place, having no fixed dwelling, or not abiding in it, and usually without the means of honest livelihood; a vagrant; a hobo.

verb

  1. To roam, as a vagabond

adjective

  1. Floating about without any certain direction; driven to and fro.

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Related words

vagrantroamwanderstrayramblecastunsettledfloating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vagabond"?▾

"Vagabond" has 3 syllables: vag · ab · ond.

What is the IPA transcription of "vagabond"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vagabond" is /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/.

What does "vagabond" mean?▾

Vagabond: A person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time.

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