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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable born
  • 4 letters
Syllables
born has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/bɔrn/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide born into syllables?

born divides as born. born has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in born?

Born has 1 syllable (born).

Which syllable is stressed in born?

The stressed syllable in born is born. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce born?

/bɔrn/ in American English.