How to pronounce sunburnt
Say it like SUHN-burnt. Sunburnt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- burnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunburnt 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.
- burntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sunburnt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHN-burnt.
What does sunburnt mean?
- Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays.
- Dried out by the sun's rays.
- Subject to the strong heat and/or light of the sun.
- simple past and past participle of sunburn How to pronounce sunburn
Where does sunburnt come from?
From Middle English sunne brente, equivalent to sun + burnt.
Questions about saying sunburnt
How do you pronounce sunburnt?
Say SUHN-burnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnbɝnt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnbɜːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunburnt?
Sunburnt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · burnt.
Is sunburnt 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 /ˈsʌnbɜːnt/ (SUHN-burnt).