How to pronounce winterbourne
Say it like WIN-ter-born. Winterbourne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- ter
- born
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winterbourne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of winterbourne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIN-tuh-bawn.
What does winterbourne mean?
- A stream that only flows in winter or after wet weather, particularly in an area rich in limestone.
Where does winterbourne come from?
From winter + bourne (“seasonal brook or stream”), partly also from the placenames Winterborne, Winterbourne, which are derived from Old English winterburna (“stream that is full in winter”), from winter (from Proto-Germanic *wintruz, furth
Questions about saying winterbourne
How do you pronounce winterbourne?
Say WIN-ter-born. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪntɚˌboʊrn/. In British English it is /ˈwɪntəbɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winterbourne?
Winterbourne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · ter · born.
Is winterbourne 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 /ˈwɪntəbɔːn/ (WIN-tuh-bawn).