How to pronounce sunburned
Say it like SUHN-burnd. Sunburned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- burnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunburned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- burndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sunburned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHN-burnd.
What does sunburned mean?
- Alternative form of sunburnt.
- simple past and past participle of sunburn How to pronounce sunburn
Questions about saying sunburned
How do you pronounce sunburned?
Say SUHN-burnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnbɝnd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnbɜːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunburned?
Sunburned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · burnd.
Is sunburned 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 /ˈsʌnbɜːnd/ (SUHN-burnd).