How to Pronounce Burthen

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

BURTH-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “burthen”

"burthen" has 2 syllables: burth-en.

What does burthen mean?

noun

  1. A heavy load.
  2. A responsibility, onus.

verb

  1. To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.

    “to burden a nation with taxes”

  2. To impose, as a load or burden; to lay or place as a burden (something heavy or objectionable).

noun

  1. The tonnage of a ship based on the number of tuns of wine that it could carry in its holds.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burthen"?▾

"Burthen" has 2 syllables: burth · en.

What does "burthen" mean?▾

Burthen: A heavy load.

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