How do you pronounce "burdens"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːdənz/ (BURD-uhnz). In British English: /bˈɜːdənz/ (B-ɜd). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːdənz/ (BURD-uhnz). In Australian English: /bˈɜːdənz/ (B-ɜd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːdənz/ (BURD-uhnz), while in British English it's /bˈɜːdənz/ (B-ɜd).

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burdens

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/ˈbɝːdənz/

BURD-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːdbur·ənzdens

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