How to Pronounce Stubborn

To pronounce "stubborn", say STUBB-orn — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstəbɝn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstəbɝn/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/stˈʌbən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “stubborn”

Break "stubborn" into 2 beats and lean on "STUBB" — that's the stressed one.

What does stubborn mean?

noun

  1. Stubbornness.
  2. A disease of citrus trees characterized by stunted growth and misshapen fruit, caused by Spiroplasma citri.

adjective

  1. Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

    “Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.”

  2. Of materials: physically stiff and inflexible; not easily melted or worked.

Synonyms

adamantcontrarydisobedientheadstronginsubordinateobdurateobstinaterebellious

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Related words

mulishobstinaterefractorydoggedpertinaciousbullheadedhardheadedtenacious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stubborn"?▾

"Stubborn" has 2 syllables: stubb · orn.

What is the IPA transcription of "stubborn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stubborn" is /ˈstəbɝn/.

What does "stubborn" mean?▾

Stubborn: Stubbornness.

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