How to pronounce burgess
Say it like BUR-jus. Burgess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- jus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgess 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.
- jusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burgess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-jis.
What does burgess mean?
- a citizen of an English borough
- English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
Where does burgess come from?
From Middle English burgeis, from Anglo-Norman burgeis (“town-dweller”), of Proto-Germanic origin; either from Late Latin burgensis (from Latin burgus), or from Frankish *burg, both from Proto-Germanic *burgz (“stronghold, city”), from Prot
Questions about saying burgess
How do you pronounce burgess?
Say BUR-jus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgess?
Burgess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · jus.
Is burgess 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 /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/ (BUR-jis).