How to pronounce Bern
Say it like BURN. Bern is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Bern. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of Bern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURN.
What does Bern mean?
- A federal city of Switzerland; the capital city of Bern canton.
Words that rhyme with Bern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bern.
Words that sound like Bern
Questions about saying Bern
How do you pronounce Bern?
Say BURN. The American pronunciation is /bɝn/. In British English it is /bɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bern?
Bern is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURN.
Is Bern 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 /bɜːn/ (BURN).
What words sound the same as Bern?
Bern sounds the same as burn in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.