How to pronounce borrows
Say it like BOR-ohz. Borrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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US American/ˈbɑroʊz/BOR-ohz
UK British/ˈbɒrəʊz/BOR-ohz
- BOR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borrows 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of borrows
- 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-ohz.
What does borrows mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of borrow How to pronounce borrow
- plural of borrow How to pronounce borrow
Questions about saying borrows
How do you pronounce borrows?
Say BOR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borrows?
Borrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · ohz.
Is borrows 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 /ˈbɒrəʊz/ (BOR-ohz).