How to pronounce burgers
Say it like BUR-gherz. Burgers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝɡɚz/BUR-gherz
UK British/ˈbɜːɡəz/BUR-guz
- BUR
- gherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgers 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.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of burgers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-guz.
What does burgers mean?
noun
- plural of burger How to pronounce burger
Questions about saying burgers
How do you pronounce burgers?
Say BUR-gherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgers?
Burgers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gherz.
Is burgers 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 /ˈbɜːɡəz/ (BUR-guz).