How to pronounce windburn
Say it like WIND-burn. Windburn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
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- WIND
- burn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windburn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- burnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of windburn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIND-burn.
What does windburn mean?
- An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind.
- Damage to a plant caused by cold and windy conditions that dry out the leaves.
Where does windburn come from?
From wind + burn.
Questions about saying windburn
How do you pronounce windburn?
Say WIND-burn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndbɝn/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndbɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windburn?
Windburn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · burn.
Is windburn 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 /ˈwɪndbɜːn/ (WIND-burn).