How to pronounce borrowings
Say it like BOR-oh-ingz. Borrowings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- oh
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borrowings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of borrowings
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOR-oh-ingz.
What does borrowings mean?
- plural of borrowing How to pronounce borrowing
Questions about saying borrowings
How do you pronounce borrowings?
Say BOR-oh-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑroʊɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒrəʊɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borrowings?
Borrowings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · oh · ingz.
Is borrowings pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒrəʊɪŋz/ (BOR-oh-ingz).