How to pronounce burning
Say it like BUR-ning. Burning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɝnɪŋ/BUR-ning
UK British/ˈbɜːnɪŋ/BUR-ning
- BUR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-ning.
What does burning mean?
noun
- the act of burning something“the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance”
- pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
- a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
- of immediate import“burning issues of the day”
Where does burning come from?
By surface analysis, burn + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with burning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burning.
Questions about saying burning
How do you pronounce burning?
Say BUR-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burning?
Burning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ning.
Is burning 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 /ˈbɜːnɪŋ/ (BUR-ning).