How to Pronounce "slow burn"
expression
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈbɝn
SLOH-burn
slˈəʊ/ /bˈɜːn
SLOH-burn
Definition
A 'slow burn' describes something that develops or builds up gradually over time, such as emotions, a story, or tension. It is also used for situations or movies where things start slowly but become intense later.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈbɝn
British English
slˈəʊ/ /bˈɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH-burn
UK
SLOH-burn
Listen in Context
The movie was a slow burn, but it got exciting at the end.
Their friendship was a slow burn that grew stronger over years.
His anger was a slow burn that finally exploded.
I love a slow burn romance, where the couple falls in love gradually.