How to Pronounce Sunburn
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Sunburn Pronunciation
SUN-burn
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
SUN
stress here
burn
2 syllables
What is Sunburn?
Inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or artificial sources (such as tanning beds), producing redness, pain, and swelling that appear hours after exposure. Severe sunburn can cause blistering, fever, and significant long-term damage to the skin.
Questions About Sunburn
How do you pronounce the word 'sunburn'?
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Sunburn is pronounced SUN-burn, with the stress on the first syllable. Say it like you're saying "sun" (the star in the sky) and then add "burn" right after it, without pausing between the two parts.
How many syllables does 'sunburn' have?
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Sunburn has two syllables: SUN-burn. The first syllable is "sun" and the second syllable is "burn."
Which syllable in 'sunburn' gets the stress?
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The first syllable, SUN, gets the stress. A common mistake is to stress the second syllable and say "sun-BURN," but the correct way is to put the emphasis on SUN.
What does the word 'sunburn' mean in plain English?
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Sunburn is a simple, everyday word that describes what happens when your skin turns red and sore from spending too much time in the sun. It's made up of two everyday words put together: "sun" + "burn."
Is there a short way to write or say 'sunburn'?
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Sunburn is already a short, simple word, and there isn't a common abbreviation for it. People just say or write "sunburn" in full.
What other medical words are related to 'sunburn'?
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Words related to sunburn include "sunburned" (the adjective form, as in "a sunburned face") and "UV" or "ultraviolet" (the type of light from the sun that causes it). You might also hear the word "suntan," which is similar but refers to skin darkening without the pain.
Can you use 'sunburn' in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "After spending the whole day at the beach without sunscreen, she developed a painful sunburn on her shoulders." In this sentence, sunburn is used as a noun to describe the skin condition that developed.