How to pronounce burbot
Say it like BUR-but. Burbot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burbot 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.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burbot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-but.
What does burbot mean?
- A freshwater fish, taxonomic name Lota lota, which is similar to the ling and the cusk and spawns in the winter.
Where does burbot come from?
Borrowed from French barbote, from Latin barba (“a beard”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with burbot
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Questions about saying burbot
How do you pronounce burbot?
Say BUR-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝbət/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burbot?
Burbot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · but.
Is burbot 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 /ˈbɜːbət/ (BUR-but).