How to pronounce burbling
Say it like BUR-bling. Burbling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce burbling. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUR
- bling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burbling 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.
- blingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burbling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-bling.
What does burbling mean?
- A burble, the sounds of a burble.
- present participle and gerund of burble How to pronounce burble
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying burbling
How do you pronounce burbling?
Say BUR-bling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝblɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːblɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burbling?
Burbling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · bling.
Is burbling 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 /ˈbɜːblɪŋ/ (BUR-bling).