How to pronounce burgeon
Say it like BUR-jun. Burgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgeon 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burgeon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-jun.
What does burgeon mean?
- To grow or expand.“Gradually, the town burgeoned into a thriving city.”
- To swell to the point of bursting.
Where does burgeon come from?
From Middle English burjounen, from Old French borjoner, bourjoner, burjuner.
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Words that rhyme with burgeon
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Questions about saying burgeon
How do you pronounce burgeon?
Say BUR-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgeon?
Burgeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · jun.
Is burgeon 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 /ˈbɜːdʒən/ (BUR-jun).