How to Pronounce "burn out"
expression
ˈbɝn/ /ˈaʊt
BURN-owt
bˈɜːn/ /ˈaʊt
BURN-owt
Definition
To become extremely tired or stressed, especially from working too much, so that you cannot continue. It also refers to a state where something stops working because of overuse or exhaustion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝn/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bˈɜːn/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURN-owt
UK
BURN-owt
Listen in Context
If you work too much, you might burn out.
The light bulb will burn out if you leave it on all night.
Teachers often burn out because of stress.
He worked nonstop for months and finally burned out.