How do you pronounce "burden"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːdən/ (BURD-uhn). In British English: /bˈɜːdən/ (B-ɜd). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːdən/ (BURD-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈɜːdən/ (B-ɜd).

Is "burden" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːdən/ (BURD-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈɜːdən/ (B-ɜd).

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burden

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/ˈbɝːdən/

BURD-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːdbur·ənden

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