What borrow means?
English Language Learners Definition of borrow
: to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it. : to take and use up (something) with the promise to give back something of equal value. : to use (an idea, saying, etc.)
How do you pronounce Barrowed?
Is T silent in mortgage?
Very few words in the English language contain the consonant cluster –rtg-, and in only one of those words (and its derivatives) is the t silent: mortgage. Gage is a Middle English word meaning “pledge,” and especially a pledge to do battle.
How do you say second?
Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of ‘second‘: Break ‘second‘ down into sounds: [SI] + [KOND] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.