How to Pronounce “burden

word

/ˈbɝdən/
BUR-duhn
/bˈɜːdən/
BUR-duhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbɝdən/

British English

/bˈɜːdən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

BUR-duhn

UK

BUR-duhn

Listen in Context

The heavy bag was a burden on his back.

Medical bills became a burden for the family.

She did not want to be a burden to her friends.

He’s been carrying the burden of guilt for years.