How to Pronounce Burnous

To pronounce "burnous", say BURN-ous — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BURN-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “burnous”

"burnous" has 2 syllables: burn-ous. It rhymes with sternness and furnace, if that helps it stick.

What does burnous mean?

noun

  1. A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.

noun

  1. A cape with a hood made of wool, of Algerian origin, used as a baby garment, popular with French mothers from the early 20th century through the 1960s.

Words that rhyme with burnous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sternnessfurnacevernisfornessblastfurnaceburnessfurnas

Related words

burnouseburnoosebarouchetbabuchecapouchcagoulcarosswitchoura

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burnous"?▾

"Burnous" has 2 syllables: burn · ous.

What does "burnous" mean?▾

Burnous: A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.

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