To pronounce "sunburn", say SUNB-urn — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SUNB-urn
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"sunburn" has 2 syllables: sunb-urn. It rhymes with discern and taciturn, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sunburn" has 2 syllables: sunb · urn.
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