How to pronounce borg
Say it like BORG. Borg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BORG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of borg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWG.
What does borg mean?
- Synonym of cyborg.
- Alternative spelling of Borg.
- Alternative form of BORG.
Where does borg come from?
Clipping of cyborg, a contraction of cybernetic organism.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with borg
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Questions about saying borg
How do you pronounce borg?
Say BORG. The American pronunciation is /bɔrɡ/. In British English it is /bɔːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borg?
Borg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BORG.
Is borg 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 /bɔːɡ/ (BAWG).