How to Pronounce Burden

To pronounce "burden", say BURD-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜːdn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɜːdn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “burden”

"burden" has 2 syllables: burd-en. It rhymes with overburden and unburden, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: berdan, birden, burdon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does burden mean?

noun

  1. A heavy load.
  2. A responsibility, onus.

verb

  1. To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.

    “to burden a nation with taxes”

  2. To impose, as a load or burden; to lay or place as a burden (something heavy or objectionable).

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Words that rhyme with burden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overburdenunburdenwerdenberdanbirdenburdinburdon

Related words

loadincumbranceencumbranceonusloadingeffectessencegist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burden"?▾

"Burden" has 2 syllables: burd · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "burden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burden" is /ˈbɜːdn/.

What does "burden" mean?▾

Burden: A heavy load.

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