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How to pronounce “burst

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Pronunciation guide for burst

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of burst with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Building a Galaxy-Scale Gravitational Wave Detectoron fast radio bursts, which has been
Definition summary
(intransitive) To break from internal pressure.

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How to pronounce burst

Building a Galaxy-Scale Gravitational Wave Detector

on fast radio bursts, which has been

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “burst

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To break from internal pressure.
  • (transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
  • (transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.
  • (transitive) To separate (printer paper) at perforation lines.
  • (intransitive) To enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly.
  • (intransitive) To erupt; to change state suddenly as if bursting.
  • (transitive) To produce as an effect of bursting.
  • (transitive) To interrupt suddenly in a violent or explosive manner; to shatter.
  • [Noun]
  • An act or instance of bursting.
  • A sudden, often intense, expression, manifestation or display.
  • A series of shots fired from an automatic firearm.
  • (military) The explosion of a bomb or missile.
  • (archaic) A drinking spree.

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