How to pronounce burglaries
Say it like BUR-gluh-reez. Burglaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- gluh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burglaries 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.
- gluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burglaries
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gluh-reez.
What does burglaries mean?
- plural of burglary How to pronounce burglary
Questions about saying burglaries
How do you pronounce burglaries?
Say BUR-gluh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡləriz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡləriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burglaries?
Burglaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gluh · reez.
Is burglaries 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 /ˈbɜːɡləriz/ (BUR-gluh-reez).