How to pronounce bergall
Say it like BUR-gawl. Bergall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bergall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bergall
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gawl.
What does bergall mean?
- Tautogolabrus adspersus, a wrasse native to the western Atlantic, inhabiting inshore waters near the sea floor at depths of 10–128 metres (33–420 feet) and at latitudes of 36°–49° north, and reaching up to 38 centimetres (15 inches) in total length and up to 1 kilogram (2·2 pounds) in weight.
Where does bergall come from?
From Norwegian berggalt (“a labrid fish”), equivalent to berg (“mountain, hill; rock”) + galte (“boar”).
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Questions about saying bergall
How do you pronounce bergall?
Say BUR-gawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡɔl/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bergall?
Bergall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gawl.
Is bergall pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːɡɔːl/ (BUR-gawl).