How to pronounce disburden
Say it like dis-BUR-dun. Disburden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- dis
- BUR
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disburden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disburden
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-BUR-dun.
What does disburden mean?
- To rid of a burden; to free from a load carried; to unload.“to disburden a pack animal”
- To free from a source of mental trouble.
Where does disburden come from?
From dis- + burden.
Words that rhyme with disburden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disburden.
Questions about saying disburden
How do you pronounce disburden?
Say dis-BUR-dun. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈbɝdən/. In British English it is /dɪsˈbɜːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disburden?
Disburden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: dis · BUR · dun.
Is disburden 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 /dɪsˈbɜːdən/ (dis-BUR-dun).