How to Pronounce "burden"
word
/ˈbɝdən/
BUR-duhn
/bˈɜːdən/
BUR-duhn
Definition
A burden is something heavy that you have to carry, or more often, a problem, duty, or feeling that is difficult to deal with. It can be physical, emotional, financial, or social.
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.