How to pronounce newborns
Say it like NOO-bornz. Newborns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- bornz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newborns 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.
- bornzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of newborns
- 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-bawnz.
What does newborns mean?
- plural of newborn How to pronounce newborn
Questions about saying newborns
How do you pronounce newborns?
Say NOO-bornz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌbɔrnz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːˌbɔːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newborns?
Newborns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · bornz.
Is newborns 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 /ˈnjuːˌbɔːnz/ (NYOO-bawnz).