born in a mill

Questions

What does born in a mill mean?

Applied to a person who speaks more loudly than necessary.

Where does born in a mill come from?

The loud machinery in a mill may necessitate raising one's voice to be heard.

How to pronounce born in a mill

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “born in a mill”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “born in a mill”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “born in a mill” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.