How to pronounce boroughs
Say it like BUR-rohz. Boroughs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
- BUR
- rohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boroughs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boroughs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUR-rohz.
What does boroughs mean?
- plural of borough How to pronounce borough
Words that rhyme with boroughs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boroughs.
Words that sound like boroughs
Questions about saying boroughs
How do you pronounce boroughs?
Say BUR-rohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɜˌroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜˌrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boroughs?
Boroughs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · rohz.
Is boroughs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɜˌrəʊz/ (BUR-rohz).
What words sound the same as boroughs?
Boroughs sounds the same as Burrows, Burroughs in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.