How to Pronounce "burnouts"
word
ˈbɝˌnaʊt
BUR-nowts
bˈɜːnaʊts
BUR-nowts
Definition
'Burnouts' refers to states of extreme mental, physical, or emotional exhaustion caused by long-term stress, often at work. It can also refer to people who have experienced this exhaustion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝˌnaʊt
British English
bˈɜːnaʊts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUR-nowts
UK
BUR-nowts
Listen in Context
Many workers experience burnouts after long weeks of overtime.
Doctors warn that burnouts can seriously affect your health.
Schools are working to prevent student burnouts.
I've seen way too many good employees become total burnouts after bad management.