How to Pronounce Afterburner

To pronounce "afterburner", say AFT-erb-urn-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

AFT-erb-urn-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “afterburner”

"afterburner" has 4 syllables: aft-erb-urn-er. It rhymes with burner and learner, if that helps it stick.

What does afterburner mean?

noun

  1. A device in the engine of an aircraft which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.

Words that rhyme with afterburner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

burnerlearnerearnerspurneryearnerchurnerkirner

Related words

afterburninghyperburnerburnerjatospoolupfanjetturbojetavtur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "afterburner"?▾

"Afterburner" has 4 syllables: aft · erb · urn · er.

What does "afterburner" mean?▾

Afterburner: A device in the engine of an aircraft which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.

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