How to Pronounce Sunburned

To pronounce "sunburned", say SUNB-urn-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SUNB-urn-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “sunburned”

"sunburned" has 3 syllables: sunb-urn-ed. It rhymes with unconcerned and discerned, if that helps it stick.

What does sunburned mean?

verb

  1. To receive a sunburn.
  2. To burn or tan (someone's skin) by the sun; to allow (a part of one's body) to become sunburnt.

adjective

  1. (of human skin) Having a sunburn or dark tan; having been burned by the sun's rays.
  2. (of plants and other objects) Dried by the sun's rays.

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Words that rhyme with sunburned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unconcerneddiscernedconcernedspurnedburnedturnedunearnedreturnedearnedadjournedchurnedinterned

Related words

unhealthywindburnedsuntannedtannedfreckledblisteredbruisedsunbleached

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sunburned"?▾

"Sunburned" has 3 syllables: sunb · urn · ed.

What does "sunburned" mean?▾

Sunburned: To receive a sunburn.

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