How to pronounce unburned
Say it like un-BURND. Unburned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BURND).
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- un
- BURND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unburned 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.
- BURNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of unburned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-BURND.
What does unburned mean?
- Not burned.
Where does unburned come from?
From un- + burned.
Words that rhyme with unburned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unburned.
Questions about saying unburned
How do you pronounce unburned?
Say un-BURND. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbɝnd/. In British English it is /ənˈbɜːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unburned?
Unburned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BURND). Broken into parts: un · BURND.
Is unburned 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 /ənˈbɜːnd/ (un-BURND).