How to pronounce burdened
Say it like BUR-dund. Burdened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝdənd/BUR-dund
UK British/ˈbɜːdənd/BUR-dund
- BUR
- dund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burdened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burdened
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-dund.
What does burdened mean?
adjective
- encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.
- simple past and past participle of burden How to pronounce burden
Questions about saying burdened
How do you pronounce burdened?
Say BUR-dund. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdənd/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burdened?
Burdened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dund.
Is burdened 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 /ˈbɜːdənd/ (BUR-dund).