How to pronounce burnout
Say it like BUR-nowt. Burnout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- nowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnout 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.
- nowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of burnout
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-nowt.
What does burnout mean?
- The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.
- A person who has the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest.“Ten years of this soul-sucking job would turn any ambitious young person into a burnout.”
- A feeling of being overwhelmed and exhausted from stress and overwork, rendering one cynical, uncaring or depression.
Where does burnout come from?
Deverbal from burn out.
Words that rhyme with burnout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burnout.
Questions about saying burnout
How do you pronounce burnout?
Say BUR-nowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝˌnaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːˌnaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burnout?
Burnout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · nowt.
Is burnout 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 /ˈbɜːˌnaʊt/ (BUR-nowt).