How to pronounce berkowitz
Say it like BUR-kuh-wits. Berkowitz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɝkəwɪts/BUR-kuh-wits
UK British/ˈbɜːkəwɪts/BUR-kuh-wits
- BUR
- kuh
- wits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berkowitz 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- witsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of berkowitz
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-kuh-wits.
What does berkowitz mean?
noun
- Alternative form of berkovets.
Questions about saying berkowitz
How do you pronounce berkowitz?
Say BUR-kuh-wits. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝkəwɪts/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːkəwɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berkowitz?
Berkowitz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · kuh · wits.
Is berkowitz 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 /ˈbɜːkəwɪts/ (BUR-kuh-wits).