How to Pronounce Burgeoning

To pronounce "burgeoning", say BURG-eon-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BURG-eon-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “burgeoning”

"burgeoning" has 3 syllables: burg-eon-ing.

What does burgeoning mean?

verb

  1. To grow or expand.

    “Gradually, the town burgeoned into a thriving city.”

  2. To swell to the point of bursting.

noun

  1. The act of budding or sprouting.
  2. A bud or branch.

adjective

  1. That buds, grows or expands; developing.

Synonyms

blossombudgreensproutexpandgrow

Related words

buoyantrisinggrowingincreasingvibrantvigorousarisingemerging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burgeoning"?▾

"Burgeoning" has 3 syllables: burg · eon · ing.

What does "burgeoning" mean?▾

Burgeoning: To grow or expand.

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