How to pronounce unburden
Say it like un-BUR-dun. Unburden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- un
- BUR
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unburden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 unburden
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-BUR-dun.
What does unburden mean?
- To free from burden, or relieve from trouble.
Where does unburden come from?
From un- + burden.
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Words that rhyme with unburden
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Questions about saying unburden
How do you pronounce unburden?
Say un-BUR-dun. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈbɝdən/. In British English it is /ʌnˈbɜːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unburden?
Unburden has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: un · BUR · dun.
Is unburden 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 /ʌnˈbɜːdən/ (un-BUR-dun).