How to pronounce unborn
Say it like uhn-BORN. Unborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BORN).
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- uhn
- BORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unborn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of unborn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-BAWN.
What does unborn mean?
- Not yet born; yet to come; future.
- Not yet delivered; still existing in the mother's womb.
- Existing without birth or beginning.
- A single unborn offspring at any stage of gestation.
- Unborn offspring collectively.“Inheritance law allows property to be left to the unborn.”
Where does unborn come from?
From Middle English unborn, from Old English unboren, from Proto-Germanic *unburanaz.
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Questions about saying unborn
How do you pronounce unborn?
Say uhn-BORN. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈbɔrn/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unborn?
Unborn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BORN). Broken into parts: uhn · BORN.
Is unborn 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 /ˌʌnˈbɔːn/ (uhn-BAWN).