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How to Pronounce "burnside"

word

ˈbɝnˌsaɪd
BURN-side
ˈbɜːn.saɪd
BURN-side

Definition

A 'burnside' is a style of facial hair where thick sideburns connect with a mustache, but leave the chin clean-shaven. The style is named after American Civil War general Ambrose Burnside.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbɝnˌsaɪd

British English

ˈbɜːn.saɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

BURN-side

UK

BURN-side

Listen in Context

He grew burnsides like the old soldiers.

A burnside leaves the chin clean-shaven.

Ambrose Burnside made the burnside famous.

He shaved his chin but kept his burnsides thick.