How to Pronounce "born and bred"
expression
ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbɹɛd
BORN-uhnd-BRED
bˈɔːn/ /ˈænd/ /bɹˈɛd
BAWN-and-BRED
Definition
Describes someone who was both born and raised in a specific place, often highlighting a strong connection to that location.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbɹɛd
British English
bˈɔːn/ /ˈænd/ /bɹˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BORN-uhnd-BRED
UK
BAWN-and-BRED
Listen in Context
He is born and bred in New York.
She was born and bred in a small village.
My friend is born and bred here.
I'm London born and bred, so I love the city life.