How to pronounce burgeoning
Say it like BUR-juh-ning. Burgeoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- juh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgeoning 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burgeoning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-juh-ning.
What does burgeoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of burgeon How to pronounce burgeon
- The act of budding or sprouting.
- A bud or branch.
- A new growth or expansion of something.
- That buds, grows or expands; developing.
Questions about saying burgeoning
How do you pronounce burgeoning?
Say BUR-juh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdʒənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgeoning?
Burgeoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · juh · ning.
Is burgeoning 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 /ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ/ (BUR-juh-ning).