The spelling of "Burnworth" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is "bɜrn," featuring a vowel sound that is halfway between "er" and "ur." The "w" in the second syllable represents a semi-vowel sound "w," making the syllable "wɔrth." The word "Burnworth" is commonly seen as a surname and is believed to originate from the Old English words "burna," meaning stream or brook, and "wurð," meaning enclosure.