How to pronounce bergy
Say it like BUR-ghee. Bergy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝɡi/BUR-ghee
UK British/ˈbɜːɡi/BUR-ghee
- BUR
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bergy 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.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bergy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-ghee.
What does bergy mean?
adjective
- Containing icebergs.
- Of or related to icebergs.
Where does bergy come from?
From berg + -y.
Questions about saying bergy
How do you pronounce bergy?
Say BUR-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡi/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bergy?
Bergy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ghee.
Is bergy 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 /ˈbɜːɡi/ (BUR-ghee).