How to Pronounce Inborn

To pronounce "inborn", say INB-orn — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪn.bɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪn.bɔːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inborn”

"inborn" has 2 syllables: inb-orn. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

What does inborn mean?

adjective

  1. Innate, possessed by an organism at birth.
  2. Inherited or hereditary.

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Words that rhyme with inborn

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forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

Related words

congenitalinnatenaturalinbredconnaturalnativenoninheritablenonheritable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inborn"?▾

"Inborn" has 2 syllables: inb · orn.

What is the IPA transcription of "inborn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inborn" is /ˈɪn.bɔːn/.

What does "inborn" mean?▾

Inborn: Innate, possessed by an organism at birth.

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