How to Pronounce "burnout"
word
ˈbɝˌnaʊt
BURN-owt
bˈɜːnaʊt
BURN-owt
Definition
A state of extreme physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, especially at work or in school.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝˌnaʊt
British English
bˈɜːnaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURN-owt
UK
BURN-owt
Listen in Context
After months of overtime, she is suffering from burnout.
Teachers have a high risk of burnout due to stress.
He quit his job because of burnout.
I felt total burnout last year and had to take a break to recover.