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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable burst
  • 5 letters
Syllables
burst has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/bɝst/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide burst into syllables?

burst divides as burst. burst has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in burst?

Burst has 1 syllable (burst).

Which syllable is stressed in burst?

The stressed syllable in burst is burst. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce burst?

/bɝst/ in American English.