How to pronounce bernard
Say it like BUR-nerd. Bernard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- nerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bernard 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.
- nerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bernard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-nud.
Other ways to say bernard
Bernard also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ber-NARD /bɚˈnɑrd/
What does bernard mean?
- Shortened form of Saint Bernard (the dog).
Questions about saying bernard
How do you pronounce bernard?
Say BUR-nerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝnɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːnəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bernard?
Bernard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · nerd.
Is bernard 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 /ˈbɜːnəd/ (BUR-nud).