How to pronounce trueborn
Say it like TROO-born. Trueborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO).
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- TROO
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trueborn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of trueborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TROO-bawn.
What does trueborn mean?
- Genuinely by birth; legitimate.
- A person of legitimate birth.
Where does trueborn come from?
From true + born.
Questions about saying trueborn
How do you pronounce trueborn?
Say TROO-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈtruboʊrn/. In British English it is /ˈtruːbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trueborn?
Trueborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO). Broken into parts: TROO · born.
Is trueborn 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 /ˈtruːbɔːn/ (TROO-bawn).