How to pronounce burnup
Say it like BUR-nuhp. Burnup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- nuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnup 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.
- nuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of burnup
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-nuhp.
What does burnup mean?
- A measure of the consumption of fuel in a nuclear reactor.
- A high-speed ride in or on a motorcycle or other vehicle.“He went for a burnup on the motorway”
Where does burnup come from?
Deverbal from burn up.
Questions about saying burnup
How do you pronounce burnup?
Say BUR-nuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝˌnʌp/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːˌnʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burnup?
Burnup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · nuhp.
Is burnup 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 /ˈbɜːˌnʌp/ (BUR-nuhp).