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