How to pronounce bawn
Say it like BAWN. Bawn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɔn/BAWN
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- BAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bawn pronunciation, sound by sound
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- BAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does bawn mean?
noun
- A cattle-fort; a building used to shelter cattle.
- A defensive wall built around a tower house. It was once used to protect livestock during an attack.
- Pronunciation spelling of born.
Where does bawn come from?
From Irish bán, alternative form of bábhún (“walled enclosure”).
Words that rhyme with bawn
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Questions about saying bawn
How do you pronounce bawn?
Say BAWN. The American pronunciation is /bɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bawn?
Bawn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAWN.