How to Pronounce Burnout

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

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BURN-out

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💡 Tip for remembering “burnout”

"burnout" has 2 syllables: burn-out. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.

What does burnout mean?

noun

  1. The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.
  2. A marijuana addict; one whose brains have been burned out.

Words that rhyme with burnout

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stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtspoutpoutgloutcloutscoutshout

Related words

exhaustionfatiguedepletionbreakdownoverworkoverloadoverusestrain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burnout"?▾

"Burnout" has 2 syllables: burn · out.

What does "burnout" mean?▾

Burnout: The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.

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