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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eastbound

/ˈistbaʊnd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables
east-bound
IPA
/ˈistbaʊnd/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Moving or heading towards the east.

adv

Toward the east.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English east Old Norse búinnbor. Middle English bownde English bound English -bound English eastbound From east + -bound.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈistbaʊnd/

Synonyms

eastward

Questions

How do you pronounce eastbound?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈistbaʊnd/.
What does eastbound mean?
Moving or heading towards the east.
Where does eastbound come from?
Etymology tree English east Old Norse búinnbor. Middle English bownde English bound English -bound English eastbound From east + -bound.

How to pronounce eastbound

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “eastbound”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈistbaʊnd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “eastbound” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.