How to pronounce aborning
Say it like uh-BOR-ning. Aborning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aborning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aborning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-ning.
What does aborning mean?
- That is in the process of being born; coming into existence; before coming to completion.
- While being born or produced.“This festival is an excellent chance to see new talent aborning.”
Where does aborning come from?
From a- (“in the act of”) + born + -ing.
Words that rhyme with aborning
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Questions about saying aborning
How do you pronounce aborning?
Say uh-BOR-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aborning?
Aborning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · ning.
Is aborning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɔːnɪŋ/ (uh-BAW-ning).