How to Pronounce Burner

To pronounce "burner", say BURN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɜːnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “burner”

"burner" has 2 syllables: burn-er. It rhymes with learner and earner, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: berner — easy to mix up when writing.

What does burner mean?

noun

  1. A participant in the Burning Man festival.

noun

  1. Someone or something which burns.
  2. An element on a kitchen stove that generates localized heat for cooking.

Synonyms

ring

Words that rhyme with burner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

learnerearnerafterburnerspurneryearnerchurnerkirnerbernerderner

Related words

combustionburningfireincineratorincensestovefluegas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burner"?▾

"Burner" has 2 syllables: burn · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "burner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burner" is /ˈbɜːnə/.

What does "burner" mean?▾

Burner: A participant in the Burning Man festival.

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