How to pronounce Berwick
Say it like BUR-wik. Berwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɝwɪk/BUR-wik
UK British/ˈbɛrɪk/BER-ik
- BUR
- wik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berwick 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.
- wikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Berwick
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BER-ik.
What does Berwick mean?
proper noun
- An unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa.
- An unincorporated community in Nemaha County, Kansas.
- Alternative form of berewick
Where does Berwick come from?
The town in Nova Scotia is named after the town in Maine.
Questions about saying Berwick
How do you pronounce Berwick?
Say BUR-wik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝwɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Berwick?
Berwick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · wik.
Is Berwick 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 /ˈbɛrɪk/ (BER-ik).