How to Pronounce Wind-up

To pronounce "wind-up", say WIND-up — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwaɪndˌʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwaɪndˌʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wind-up”

"wind-up" has 2 syllables: wind-up.

What does wind-up mean?

noun

  1. The end or conclusion of something.

    “Everyone is invited to our end-of-term wind-up party.”

  2. A punch line of a joke or comedy routine.

adjective

  1. (of a machine) Needing to be wound up in order to function.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wind-up"?▾

"Wind-up" has 2 syllables: wind · up.

What is the IPA transcription of "wind-up"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wind-up" is /ˈwaɪndˌʌp/.

What does "wind-up" mean?▾

Wind-up: The end or conclusion of something.

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