How to pronounce aburn
Say it like uh-BURN. Aburn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BURN).
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- uh
- BURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aburn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of aburn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BURN.
What does aburn mean?
- burning
Where does aburn come from?
From a- + burn.
Words that rhyme with aburn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aburn.
Questions about saying aburn
How do you pronounce aburn?
Say uh-BURN. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɝn/. In British English it is /əˈbɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aburn?
Aburn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BURN). Broken into parts: uh · BURN.
Is aburn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɜːn/ (uh-BURN).