How to pronounce bourne
Say it like BORN. Bourne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bourne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bourne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWN.
What does bourne mean?
- A stream or brook in which water flows only seasonally; a small stream or brook.
Where does bourne come from?
From Middle English bourne, from Old English burna.
Words that rhyme with bourne
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Words that sound like bourne
Questions about saying bourne
How do you pronounce bourne?
Say BORN. The American pronunciation is /bɔrn/. In British English it is /bɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bourne?
Bourne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BORN.
Is bourne 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 /bɔːn/ (BAWN).
What words sound the same as bourne?
Bourne sounds the same as born in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.