How to Pronounce Bairn

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

bairn

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbɛɚn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bairn”

"bairn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tairn, if that helps it stick.

What does bairn mean?

noun

  1. A child or baby.

Words that rhyme with bairn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tairn

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bairn"?▾

"Bairn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bairn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bairn" is /ˈbɛɚn/.

What does "bairn" mean?▾

Bairn: A child or baby.

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