beast of burden meaning

UK /biːst əv ˈbɜːdən/ US /bist ʌv ˈbɝdən/ 4 syllables

beast of burden (noun): an animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work.

Definition of beast of burden

  1. an animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work

    Synonyms: jument

    Type of: work animal

    Kinds: pack animal

How to pronounce beast of burden

beast of burden is pronounced /biːst əv ˈbɜːdən/ in British English and /bist ʌv ˈbɝdən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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