How Do You Spell SUNBURNS?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌnbɜːnz] (IPA)

The word "Sunburns" is spelled with a combination of two sounds: /s/ and /ʌ/. The initial sound is a voiceless alveolar fricative /s/ and is followed by a mid-central vowel /ʌ/ as in "hug". The plural form of the word is formed by adding an -s at the end since the word already ends with an -s. Sunburns refers to the condition of having reddened or burned skin due to overexposure to the sun's UV rays. It is important to protect oneself from sunburns to prevent skin damage and potential skin cancer.

SUNBURNS Meaning and Definition

1. Sunburns are a common condition that affects the skin due to overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is characterized by redness, inflammation, and sometimes blistering or peeling of the affected areas of the skin. Sunburns primarily occur as a result of excessive exposure to UVB rays, although UVA rays can also contribute to skin damage.

   UV radiation can cause DNA damage in the skin cells, leading to the release of inflammatory substances that cause the blood vessels to dilate, resulting in the redness and swelling associated with sunburns. Melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, attempts to protect the body from further damage by darkening the skin through tanning. However, excessive exposure can overwhelm this defense mechanism.

   Symptoms of sunburns typically appear several hours after sun exposure, reaching their peak within 24-48 hours. They can range from mild to severe, and may include pain, tenderness, itching, and sometimes fever or chills. Severe sunburns can cause blistering or even second-degree burns, which may require medical attention.

   Prevention of sunburns involves taking various protective measures such as seeking shade, wearing protective clothing including hats and sunglasses, and applying sunscreen with a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Adequate hydration and regular application of moisturizers can also help alleviate discomfort and expedite the healing process.

   If sunburned, the affected individual should avoid further sun exposure, apply cooling lotions or aloe vera gel to soothe the skin, and consider over-the-counter pain relievers if necessary. Additionally, seeking medical advice may be necessary for severe sunburns, as they can increase the risk of skin cancer and other long-term consequences.

Common Misspellings for SUNBURNS

• suburns
• sunburent
• sanburne
• sunbruns
• sundburs
• somburns
• Sunscrns
• syburns
• sunberys

Etymology of SUNBURNS

The word "sunburns" is a compound word that combines the words "sun" and "burns".

The word "sun" can be traced back to the Old English word "sunne", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sunnon". This is related to many other Indo-European languages, such as the Dutch "zon", German "Sonne", and Latin "sol". All of these words refer to the celestial body that emits light and heat.

The word "burn" is derived from the Old English word "byrnan", which is related to the Old Norse word "brenna", meaning to set on fire or to kindle. These words share a common ancestry with other Germanic languages, such as German "brennen" and Dutch "branden".

Conjugate verb Sunburns

CONDITIONAL

I would sunburn

we would sunburn

you would sunburn

he/she/it would sunburn

they would sunburn

FUTURE

I will sunburn

we will sunburn

you will sunburn

he/she/it will sunburn

they will sunburn

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sunburnt, will have sunburned

we will have sunburnt, will have sunburned

you will have sunburnt, will have sunburned

he/she/it will have sunburnt, will have sunburned

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PAST

I sunburnt, sunburned

we sunburnt, sunburned

you sunburnt, sunburned

he/she/it sunburnt, sunburned

they sunburnt, sunburned

PAST PERFECT

I had sunburned, had sunburnt

we had sunburned, had sunburnt

you had sunburned, had sunburnt

he/she/it had sunburned, had sunburnt

they had sunburned, had sunburnt

PRESENT

I sunburn

we sunburn

you sunburn

he/she/it sunburns

they sunburn

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sunburned, have sunburnt

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you have sunburned, have sunburnt

he/she/it has sunburned, has sunburnt

they have sunburned, have sunburnt

I am sunburning

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he/she/it is sunburning

they are sunburning

I was sunburning

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I will be sunburning

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they had been sunburning

I will have been sunburning

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I would have sunburned, would have sunburnt

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I would be sunburning

we would be sunburning

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I would have been sunburning

we would have been sunburning

you would have been sunburning

he/she/it would have been sunburning

they would have been sunburning