How to pronounce Berne
Say it like BURN. Berne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berne 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 Berne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURN.
What does Berne mean?
- Alternative spelling of Bern: the capital city of Switzerland; the capital city of Bern canton.
Where does Berne come from?
From Alemannic German Bärn.
Words that rhyme with Berne
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Words that sound like Berne
Questions about saying Berne
How do you pronounce Berne?
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 Berne?
Berne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURN.
Is Berne 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 Berne?
Berne sounds the same as burn in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.