How to pronounce dearborn
Say it like DEER-born. Dearborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEER).
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- DEER
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dearborn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dearborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEER-bawn.
What does dearborn mean?
- A light four-wheeled wagon.
Where does dearborn come from?
Named for the inventor.
Questions about saying dearborn
How do you pronounce dearborn?
Say DEER-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪrˌbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈdɪəbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dearborn?
Dearborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEER). Broken into parts: DEER · born.
Is dearborn 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 /ˈdɪəbɔːn/ (DEER-bawn).