How to pronounce bertram
Say it like BUR-trum. Bertram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝtrəm/BUR-trum
UK British/ˈbɜːtrəm/BUR-trum
- BUR
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bertram 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.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bertram
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-trum.
What does bertram mean?
noun
- A flowering plant of species Anacyclus pyrethrum.
Questions about saying bertram
How do you pronounce bertram?
Say BUR-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝtrəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːtrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bertram?
Bertram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · trum.
Is bertram 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 /ˈbɜːtrəm/ (BUR-trum).