How to Pronounce "bursting"
word
/ˈbɝstɪŋ/
BUR-sting
/bˈɜːstɪŋ/
BUR-sting
Definition
Overflowing or full to the point of breaking. Can also mean filled with emotion, energy, or something else, about to come out.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɝstɪŋ/
British English
/bˈɜːstɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUR-sting
UK
BUR-sting
Listen in Context
The balloon is bursting.
She was bursting with excitement before the party.
The bag was bursting because it was too full.
I'm bursting to tell you the good news!