How to pronounce burble
Say it like BUR-bul. Burble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burble 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burble
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-bul.
What does burble mean?
- A bubbling, gurgling sound, as of a creek.
- A gush of rapid speech.
- The turbulent boundary layer about a moving streamlined body.
- To bubble; to gurgle.
- To babble; to speak in an excited rush.“She burbled on, as if I cared to listen.”
- Trouble; disorder.
Where does burble come from?
From Middle English burblen (“to bubble”), imitative.
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Words that rhyme with burble
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Questions about saying burble
How do you pronounce burble?
Say BUR-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burble?
Burble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · bul.
Is burble 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 /ˈbɜːbəl/ (BUR-bul).