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How to pronounce:
born
Definition:
(nou) British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970)
Phonetic Transcription:
bɔːn
Examples:
The baby was born in June.
The baby was born in the hospital.
Francis was the last born and was a puny child.
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Common mistakes of born pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "born" with an "o" sound like in "boat" [boʊrn]. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound [bɔrn] in US English and [bɔːn] in UK English.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, saying "BORN" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "born" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is naturally on the whole word.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may say "bore-en" instead of "born" [bɔrn]. Tip: Practice saying "born" as one smooth sound without adding extra vowels to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "born" with "bored" [bɔrd]. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "born" has the "or" sound, while "bored" has the "o" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some individuals pronounce "born" with a heavy "r" sound, making it sound like "bourn." Tip: Keep the "r" subtle; it should blend smoothly with the vowel sound for accurate pronunciation.