How to pronounce bertha
Say it like BUR-thuh. Bertha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- thuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bertha 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bertha
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-thuh.
What does bertha mean?
- A lace collar that covers the shoulders of a dress
Where does bertha come from?
Probably from French berthe, from the name Berthe (English Bertha).
Questions about saying bertha
How do you pronounce bertha?
Say BUR-thuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθə/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bertha?
Bertha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · thuh.
Is bertha 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 /ˈbɜːθə/ (BUR-thuh).