How to pronounce suborn
Say it like suh-BAWN. Suborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWN).
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US American/səˈbɔn/suh-BAWN
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- suh
- BAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suborn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does suborn mean?
verb
- To induce (someone) to commit an unlawful or malicious act, especially in a corrupt manner.
- To induce (someone, such as a witness) to commit perjury, for example by making a false accusation or giving false evidence.
- To achieve (some result; specifically, perjury) in a corrupt manner.
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Words that rhyme with suborn
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Questions about saying suborn
How do you pronounce suborn?
Say suh-BAWN. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suborn?
Suborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWN). Broken into parts: suh · BAWN.