How to Pronounce "suborning"
word
səˈbɔrnɪŋ
suh-BORN-ing
sˈʌbɔːnɪŋ
suh-BAWN-ing
Definition
The act of persuading, bribing, or encouraging someone to do something illegal, especially to lie in court (commit perjury).
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈbɔrnɪŋ
British English
sˈʌbɔːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-BORN-ing
UK
suh-BAWN-ing
Listen in Context
He was accused of suborning witnesses in the trial.
Suborning perjury is a serious crime.
The lawyer was found guilty of suborning a client.
Rumors spread about officials suborning employees to cover up the mistake.