How to Pronounce "afterburners"
word
ˈæftɝˌbɝnɝz
AF-ter-bur-nerz
ˈɑːftəbˌɜːnəz
AHF-tuh-bur-nuhz
Definition
Afterburners are devices added to the engines of some aircraft, especially military jets, to give extra thrust by burning additional fuel. They help planes go much faster for short times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæftɝˌbɝnɝz
British English
ˈɑːftəbˌɜːnəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-ter-bur-nerz
UK
AHF-tuh-bur-nuhz
Listen in Context
The fighter jet turned on its afterburners to go faster.
Afterburners help planes take off quickly.
Modern jets are designed with powerful afterburners.
As soon as the warning light flashed, the pilot hit the afterburners.