How to Pronounce "were you born in a barn"
expression
WER yoo BORN in uh BARN
WER yoo BAWN in uh BAHN
Definition
A humorous and slightly scolding way to tell someone they are being messy or impolite, often because they left a door open or are showing a lack of manners.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝ/ /ˈju/ /ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɑɹn
British English
wˈɜː/ /jˈuː/ /bˈɔːn/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /bˈɑːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WER yoo BORN in uh BARN
UK
WER yoo BAWN in uh BAHN
Listen in Context
Hey, were you born in a barn? Close the door, please.
You left your shoes everywhere—were you born in a barn?
Were you born in a barn? Remember to wipe your feet before coming in.
My dad always said, 'Were you born in a barn?' whenever I forgot to close the fridge.