How to pronounce burgh
Say it like BUHR-oh. Burgh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHR).
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- BUHR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of burgh
American and British speakers say burgh in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌroʊ/ in the US and /ˈbʌrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHR-uh.
What does burgh mean?
- a small mound, often used in reference to tumuli (mostly restricted to place names).
- a borough or chartered town (now only used as an official subdivision in Scotland).
Words that rhyme with burgh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burgh.
Questions about saying burgh
How do you pronounce burgh?
Say BUHR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgh?
Burgh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHR). Broken into parts: BUHR · oh.
Do Americans and Brits say burgh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌroʊ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.