How to pronounce burdensome
Say it like BUR-dun-sum. Burdensome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- dun
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burdensome 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burdensome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-dun-sum.
What does burdensome mean?
- Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding
Where does burdensome come from?
From burden + -some.
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Questions about saying burdensome
How do you pronounce burdensome?
Say BUR-dun-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdənsəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdənsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burdensome?
Burdensome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dun · sum.
Is burdensome 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 /ˈbɜːdənsəm/ (BUR-dun-sum).