How to pronounce burgher
Say it like BUR-gher. Burgher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgher 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 burgher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-guh.
What does burgher mean?
- A citizen of a borough or town, especially one belonging to the middle class.
- A member of the medieval mercantile class.
- A citizen of a medieval city.
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Words that rhyme with burgher
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Words that sound like burgher
Questions about saying burgher
How do you pronounce burgher?
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 burgher?
Burgher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gher.
Is burgher 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).
What words sound the same as burgher?
Burgher sounds the same as burger in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.