How to Pronounce Bourne

To pronounce "bourne", say BOURN-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BOURN-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “bourne”

"bourne" has 2 syllables: bourn-e. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

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

What does bourne mean?

noun

  1. A boundary.
  2. A goal or destination.

Words that rhyme with bourne

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

Related words

bournbrookeasyconfineboundaryboundlimitfrontier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bourne"?▾

"Bourne" has 2 syllables: bourn · e.

What does "bourne" mean?▾

Bourne: A boundary.

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