How to pronounce bergs
Say it like BURGZ. Bergs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɝɡz/BURGZ
UK British/bɜːɡz/BURGZ
- BURGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bergs pronunciation, sound by sound
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- BURGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of bergs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURGZ.
What does bergs mean?
noun
- plural of berg How to pronounce berg
Questions about saying bergs
How do you pronounce bergs?
Say BURGZ. The American pronunciation is /bɝɡz/. In British English it is /bɜːɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bergs?
Bergs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURGZ.
Is bergs 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 /bɜːɡz/ (BURGZ).