How to Pronounce "born"

word

US

/ˈbɔɹn/

born

UK

/bˈɔːn/

bawn

Definition

To come into the world as a baby, or to start to exist. Often used to talk about the time and place a person or animal started life.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbɔɹn/

British English

/bˈɔːn/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

born

UK

bawn

Listen in Context

She was born in Spain.

I was born on a Monday.

The puppies were born last night.

He was born to be a leader.