How to pronounce bursts
Say it like BURSTS. Bursts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɝsts/BURSTS
UK British/bɜːsts/BURSTS
- BURSTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bursts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of bursts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURSTS.
What does bursts mean?
noun
- plural of burst How to pronounce burst
- third-person singular simple present indicative of burst How to pronounce burst
Questions about saying bursts
How do you pronounce bursts?
Say BURSTS. The American pronunciation is /bɝsts/. In British English it is /bɜːsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bursts?
Bursts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURSTS.
Is bursts 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 /bɜːsts/ (BURSTS).