How to pronounce burnings
Say it like BUR-ningz. Burnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burnings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-ningz.
What does burnings mean?
- plural of burning How to pronounce burning
Words that rhyme with burnings
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Questions about saying burnings
How do you pronounce burnings?
Say BUR-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burnings?
Burnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ningz.
Is burnings 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 /ˈbɜːnɪŋz/ (BUR-ningz).