To pronounce "afterburners", say AFT-erb-urn-ers — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"afterburners" has 4 syllables: aft-erb-urn-ers. It rhymes with burners and learners, if that helps it stick.
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"Afterburners" has 4 syllables: aft · erb · urn · ers.
Afterburners: A device in the engine of an aircraft which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.
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