How to Pronounce "burst into flame"
expression
ˈbɝst/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈfɫeɪm
BURST in-too FLAYM
bˈɜːst/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /flˈeɪm
BURST in-tuh FLAYM
Definition
To suddenly catch fire and start burning very quickly. It is often used to describe objects that start burning without warning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝst/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈfɫeɪm
British English
bˈɜːst/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /flˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURST in-too FLAYM
UK
BURST in-tuh FLAYM
Listen in Context
The dry grass suddenly burst into flame.
The old car burst into flame on the highway.
The candle fell and the paper burst into flame.
Without warning, the engine burst into flame, forcing everyone to leave.