How to Pronounce Born-again

To pronounce "born-again", say BORN-ag-ain — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BORN-ag-ain

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💡 Tip for remembering “born-again”

"born-again" has 3 syllables: born-ag-ain.

What does born-again mean?

noun

  1. Someone who has been spiritually changed through their (Christian) faith.
  2. Someone who has a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ.

adjective

  1. Having been spiritually changed through faith.
  2. Having a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ.

    “He proclaimed himself a born-again Christian during a church retreat.”

Related words

convertedregeneraterebornregeneratednewbornrenascentreincarnatedretroconverted

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How many syllables are in "born-again"?▾

"Born-again" has 3 syllables: born · ag · ain.

What does "born-again" mean?▾

Born-again: Someone who has been spiritually changed through their (Christian) faith.

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