How to pronounce burggraf
Say it like BUR-gruf. Burggraf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gruf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burggraf 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.
- grufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burggraf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gruf.
What does burggraf mean?
- Alternative form of burgrave.
Questions about saying burggraf
How do you pronounce burggraf?
Say BUR-gruf. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡrəf/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡrəf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burggraf?
Burggraf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gruf.
Is burggraf 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 /ˈbɜːɡrəf/ (BUR-gruf).