How to pronounce burdens
Say it like BUR-dunz. Burdens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝdənz/BUR-dunz
UK British/ˈbɜːdənz/BUR-dunz
- BUR
- dunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burdens 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.
- dunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burdens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-dunz.
What does burdens mean?
noun
- plural of burden How to pronounce burden
- third-person singular simple present indicative of burden How to pronounce burden
Questions about saying burdens
How do you pronounce burdens?
Say BUR-dunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdənz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burdens?
Burdens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dunz.
Is burdens 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 /ˈbɜːdənz/ (BUR-dunz).