How to pronounce burette
Say it like byuu-RET. Burette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- byuu
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of burette
American and British speakers say burette in essentially the same way: /bjʊˈrɛt/ in the US and /bjʊəˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: byoor-RET.
What does burette mean?
- A glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, used in laboratory procedures for accurate fluid dispensing and titration.
- An altar cruet.
Where does burette come from?
Borrowed from French burette.
Words that rhyme with burette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burette.
Questions about saying burette
How do you pronounce burette?
Say byuu-RET. The American pronunciation is /bjʊˈrɛt/. In British English it is /bjʊəˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burette?
Burette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: byuu · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say burette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bjʊˈrɛt/ and the British form is /bjʊəˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.