The word "bernds" is an incorrect spelling of the word "burns." According to the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, the correct pronunciation of "burns" is /bɜrns/. The letter "d" does not appear in the correct spelling, and the vowel sound in the first syllable is an "er" sound (/ɜr/) rather than an "e" sound (/ɛ/). Therefore, it is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation of words to effectively communicate in written and spoken language.