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How to Pronounce "borrowed"

word

/ˈbɑˌɹoʊd/
BAH-rohd
/bˈɒɹəʊd/
BO-rohd

Definition

Taken from someone else with the intention of returning it. It can also describe an idea, style, or word that comes from another source rather than being original.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbɑˌɹoʊd/

British English

/bˈɒɹəʊd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

BAH-rohd

UK

BO-rohd

Listen in Context

This is a borrowed jacket, so I have to give it back tomorrow.

He used a borrowed pen to sign the paper.

That word was borrowed from French.

I showed up in borrowed shoes because mine were still wet.