How to pronounce newborn
Say it like NOO-born. Newborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newborn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of newborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-bawn.
What does newborn mean?
- recently born“a newborn infant”
- having just or recently arisen or come into existence“new nations”“with newborn fears”
- a baby from birth to four weeks
Where does newborn come from?
From new + born.
Questions about saying newborn
How do you pronounce newborn?
Say NOO-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈnubɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newborn?
Newborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · born.
Is newborn 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 /ˈnjuːbɔːn/ (NYOO-bawn).