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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable bur
  • 6 letters
Syllables
bur-den: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: BUR-den.
Pronunciation
/ˈbɝdən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as bur-den.

Words that rhyme with burden

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide burden into syllables?

burden divides as bur-den. bur-den: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in burden?

Burden has 2 syllables (bur-den).

Which syllable is stressed in burden?

The stressed syllable in burden is bur. The 1st syllable is stressed: BUR-den.

How do you pronounce burden?

/ˈbɝdən/ in American English.