How to pronounce Berkshire
Say it like BURK-sher. Berkshire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURK).
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US American/ˈbɝkʃɚ/BURK-sher
UK British/ˈbɑːkʃə/BAHK-shuh
- BURK
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berkshire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Berkshire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHK-shuh.
What does Berkshire mean?
noun
- a county in southern England
Questions about saying Berkshire
How do you pronounce Berkshire?
Say BURK-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝkʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Berkshire?
Berkshire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURK). Broken into parts: BURK · sher.
Is Berkshire 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 /ˈbɑːkʃə/ (BAHK-shuh).