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How to pronounce 'burden' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "burden" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "burden"

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Simple pronunciation
ber-dn
IPA transcription
/ˈbɚ.d̚n̩/
Word frequency
3,537th

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What does "burden" mean?

  1. 1.something heavy that is carried
  2. 2.something difficult or worrying that one is responsible for

Examples of "burden" in a sentence

  • The burden of responsibility weighs heavily.
  • She felt the burden of carrying too much.
  • Taking care of a sick parent is a burden.

How common is "burden"?

Burden is the 3,537th most common word in English.

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