How to pronounce burger
Say it like BUR-gher. Burger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burger 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of burger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-guh.
What does burger mean?
- United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court by Richard Nixon (1907-1995)
- a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
Where does burger come from?
Clipping of hamburger, rebracketing it as ham + burger.
Words that rhyme with burger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burger.
Questions about saying burger
How do you pronounce burger?
Say BUR-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burger?
Burger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gher.
Is burger 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 /ˈbɜːɡə/ (BUR-guh).