How to pronounce buhr
Say it like BYOOR. Buhr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bjʊr/BYOOR
UK British/bjʊə/BYOOR
- BYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buhr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of buhr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BYOOR.
What does buhr mean?
noun
- Synonym of burrstone.
Words that rhyme with buhr
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Questions about saying buhr
How do you pronounce buhr?
Say BYOOR. The American pronunciation is /bjʊr/. In British English it is /bjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buhr?
Buhr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BYOOR.
Is buhr 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 /bjʊə/ (BYOOR).