How to Pronounce Warn

To pronounce "warn", say WARN — one syllable, IPA /wɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɔːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “warn”

"warn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: worn, warne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does warn mean?

verb

  1. To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
  2. To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.

    “Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.”

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Words that rhyme with warn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

Related words

admonishdiscouragecautionedcautionbewarenotifynoticevigilance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "warn"?▾

"Warn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "warn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "warn" is /wɔːn/.

What does "warn" mean?▾

Warn: To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

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