How to Pronounce "stubborn"
word
/ˈstəbɝn/
STUH-burn
/stˈʌbən/
STUH-burn
Definition
If someone is stubborn, they refuse to change their opinion, decision, or behavior even when other people try to persuade them. It can be negative, but it can also suggest strong determination in some contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstəbɝn/
British English
/stˈʌbən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUH-burn
UK
STUH-burn
Listen in Context
My little brother is very stubborn.
She is too stubborn to say sorry.
This is a stubborn stain on my shirt.
He's so stubborn that once he makes up his mind, that's it.