How to Pronounce Stillborn

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

STILLB-orn

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💡 Tip for remembering “stillborn”

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

What does stillborn mean?

noun

  1. A baby that is born dead.

adjective

  1. Dead at birth.
  2. (by extension) Ignored, without influence, or unsuccessful from the outset; abortive.

Synonyms

deadbornunfruitful

Words that rhyme with stillborn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

Related words

abortivedeadunfruitfulunsuccessfulabortedstillbirthbirthlessdead-in-shell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stillborn"?▾

"Stillborn" has 2 syllables: stillb · orn.

What does "stillborn" mean?▾

Stillborn: A baby that is born dead.

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