How to Pronounce "borne"
word
ˈbɔɹn
BAWRN
bˈɔːn
BAWN
Definition
'Borne' is the past participle of 'bear,' meaning something that has been carried, endured, or transmitted (such as a disease). Often used in formal or scientific contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɹn
British English
bˈɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWRN
UK
BAWN
Listen in Context
The virus is borne by insects.
The weight was borne by the bridge.
Responsibility was borne by the leader.
Some diseases are borne through the air and spread quickly.