How to Pronounce Burned

To pronounce "burned", say BURN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜː(ɹ)nd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)nd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “burned”

"burned" has 2 syllables: burn-ed. It rhymes with unconcerned and discerned, if that helps it stick.

What does burned mean?

verb

To cause to be consumed by fire.
“He burned his manuscript in the fireplace.”
To be consumed by fire, or in flames.
“He watched the house burn.”

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Words that rhyme with burned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unconcerned discerned concerned spurned turned unearned returned earned adjourned churned interned sunburned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burned"?▾

"Burned" has 2 syllables: burn · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "burned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burned" is /ˈbɜː(ɹ)nd/.

What does "burned" mean?▾

Burned: To cause to be consumed by fire.

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