The spelling of the word "burdenings" can be explained through its phonetic transcription in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈbɜːdənɪŋz/. The word is derived from the root word "burden", which means something that is carried or a responsibility. The addition of "-ings" at the end of the word makes it a present participle, indicating that the action of burdening is ongoing or continuing. While some may argue that "burdening" alone would suffice, the added "-ings" emphasizes the continuous nature of the action.