How to pronounce inborn
Say it like IN-born. Inborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnbɔrn/IN-born
UK British/ˈɪnbɔːn/IN-bawn
- IN
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inborn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of inborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-bawn.
What does inborn mean?
adjective
- Innate; possessed by an organism at birth.“inborn talent”
- Inherited; hereditary.
- Native; indigenous.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inborn
How do you pronounce inborn?
Say IN-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈɪnbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inborn?
Inborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · born.
Is inborn 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 /ˈɪnbɔːn/ (IN-bawn).