How to pronounce borrower
Say it like BOR-oh-er. Borrower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- oh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borrower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of borrower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOR-oh-uh.
What does borrower mean?
- One who borrows.“a library borrower’s card”
Where does borrower come from?
From Middle English borower, borewer, borwere, equivalent to borrow + -er (agent suffix).
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Questions about saying borrower
How do you pronounce borrower?
Say BOR-oh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑroʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔrəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borrower?
Borrower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · oh · er.
Is borrower 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 /ˈbɔrəʊə/ (BOR-oh-uh).