how to pronounce boron

/ˈbɔːˌɹɑːn/

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boron is pronounced in two syllables

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ɔː

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ɑː

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An example use of boron in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… that forms from the bulky boron reagent …”

meanings of boron

noun:

The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.
A single atom of this element.

name:

A census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States.
A surname.

boron frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word boron occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.