Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

home-bound

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.44 in modern English

Syllables
home--bound
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

Kept at home, usually due to illness; same as housebound .

Questions

What does home-bound mean?
Kept at home, usually due to illness; same as housebound .

How to pronounce home-bound

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “home-bound” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.