How to pronounce unburdened
Say it like un-BUR-dund. Unburdened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- un
- BUR
- dund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unburdened 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unburdened
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-BUR-dund.
What does unburdened mean?
- simple past and past participle of unburden How to pronounce unburden
- Not burdened; without a burden
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Words that rhyme with unburdened
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Questions about saying unburdened
How do you pronounce unburdened?
Say un-BUR-dund. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbɝdənd/. In British English it is /ənˈbɜːdənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unburdened?
Unburdened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: un · BUR · dund.
Is unburdened 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 /ənˈbɜːdənd/ (un-BUR-dund).