To pronounce "foodborne", say FOODB-orn-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"foodborne" has 3 syllables: foodb-orn-e.
adjective
“Many people become ill by ingesting foodborne bacteria.”
"Foodborne" has 3 syllables: foodb · orn · e.
Foodborne: Transmitted through food.
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