How to pronounce lowborn
Say it like LOH-born. Lowborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lowborn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lowborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-bawn.
What does lowborn mean?
- Alternative spelling of low-born.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying lowborn
How do you pronounce lowborn?
Say LOH-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊˌbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈləʊˌbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lowborn?
Lowborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · born.
Is lowborn 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 /ˈləʊˌbɔːn/ (LOH-bawn).