How to pronounce burglars
Say it like BUR-glerz. Burglars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝɡlɚz/BUR-glerz
UK British/ˈbɜːɡləz/BUR-gluz
- BUR
- glerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burglars 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.
- glerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of burglars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gluz.
What does burglars mean?
noun
- plural of burglar How to pronounce burglar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of burglar How to pronounce burglar
Questions about saying burglars
How do you pronounce burglars?
Say BUR-glerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burglars?
Burglars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · glerz.
Is burglars 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 /ˈbɜːɡləz/ (BUR-gluz).