How to pronounce Bergen
Say it like BUR-gun. Bergen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bergen 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Bergen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gun.
What does Bergen mean?
- a port city in southwestern Norway
Where does Bergen come from?
Shortened from Bergen rucksack, possibly named after their creator, Norwegian Ole F.
Questions about saying Bergen
How do you pronounce Bergen?
Say BUR-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡən/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bergen?
Bergen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gun.
Is Bergen 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 /ˈbɜːɡən/ (BUR-gun).