How to Pronounce Wind

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

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈwaɪnd/

IPA

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

Sounds exactly like: wined — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
“As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack.”
Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
“the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows”

verb

To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
“The boxer was winded during round two.”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "wind"?▾

"Wind" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wind"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wind" is /ˈwaɪnd/.

What does "wind" mean?▾

Wind: Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

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