How to Pronounce "bursts"
word
ˈbɝsts
BURSTS
bˈɜːsts
BURSTS
Definition
Sudden, short and intense actions or events, like something breaking open quickly, or short periods of activity or emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝsts
British English
bˈɜːsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURSTS
UK
BURSTS
Listen in Context
The balloon bursts when you poke it.
She bursts into tears when she hears the news.
The radio sometimes bursts with loud music.
He bursts out laughing at the joke.