How to pronounce burdock
Say it like BUR-dok. Burdock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- dok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burdock 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.
- dokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of burdock
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BUR-dok.
What does burdock mean?
- Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.
Where does burdock come from?
From Middle English *bury dokke (attested as plural bury dokkis), equivalent to bur(ry) + dock.
Questions about saying burdock
How do you pronounce burdock?
Say BUR-dok. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdɑk/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burdock?
Burdock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dok.
Is burdock 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 /ˈbɜːdɒk/ (BUR-dok).