How to Pronounce Born

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbɔːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “born”

"born" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bourn, borne, bourne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does born mean?

verb

  1. To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

    “Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.”

  2. To support, sustain, or endure.

adjective

  1. Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.

Synonyms

brookendure

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Words that rhyme with born

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

Related words

innatenaturalhatcheddroppedcalvedfoaledwhelpedestablished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "born"?▾

"Born" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "born"?▾

The IPA transcription of "born" is /ˈbɔːn/.

What does "born" mean?▾

Born: To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

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