burst

How to Split "burst" into Syllables

The word burst is divided into 1 syllables: burst. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• burst — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of burst:

• IPA: /bɝst/

📖 Definitions

1. burst (third-person singular simple present bursts, present participle bursting, simple past burst or (archaic) brast or (nonstandard) bursted, past participle burst or (archaic) brast or (nonstandard) bursted or (rare) bursten)
2. 1913, Mariano Azuela, The Underdogs, translated by E. MunguÍa, Jr.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English bresten, bersten, from Old English berstan, from Proto-West Germanic *brestan, from Proto-Germanic *brestaną, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰres- (“to burst, break, crack, split, separate”), enlargement of *bʰreHi- (“to snip, split”). See also West Frisian boarste, Dutch barsten, Danish briste, Swedish brista; also Irish bris (“to break”)). More at brine. Also cognate to debris. From Old Norse burst, from Proto-Germanic *burstiz. From Old English byrst, from Proto...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down burst into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare burst with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
burst	1	burst
brigade	3	bri-ga-de
bract	1	bract
briquet	2	bri-quet
borscht	1	borscht

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