How to Pronounce “bindle stiff” in English
/ˈbɪnd(ə)lstɪf/
BIN·dle·stiff
Stress: bin
Accent:
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IPA/ˈbɪnd(ə)lstɪf/
Syllablesbin·dle·stiff
What does “bindle stiff” mean?
NOUN
- A tramp (hobo) who carries a bedroll or a bundle of possessions.
Example sentences
- “The hobo was a migrant worker, generally honest. The tramp would make a living stealing but there would be mutual respect between them. The bindlestiff on the otherhand was the lowest of the low for he would steal from the bindles of his fellow wanderers.”
How to pronounce “bindle stiff”
- Syllables:
- bin · dle · stiff
- Stress:
- bin — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈbɪnd(ə)lstɪf/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /bin/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “bindle stiff”?
“bindle stiff” is pronounced /ˈbɪnd(ə)lstɪf/ (bin · dle · stiff). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “bindle stiff”?
“bindle stiff” has 3 syllables: bin · dle · stiff.
Where is the stress in “bindle stiff”?
The primary stress in “bindle stiff” is on “BIN”.
What does “bindle stiff” mean?
A tramp (hobo) who carries a bedroll or a bundle of possessions.