How to pronounce burgling
Say it like BUR-gling. Burgling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝɡlɪŋ/BUR-gling
UK British/ˈbɜːɡlɪŋ/BUR-gling
- BUR
- gling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgling 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.
- glingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burgling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-gling.
What does burgling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of burgle How to pronounce burgle
Questions about saying burgling
How do you pronounce burgling?
Say BUR-gling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːɡlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgling?
Burgling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · gling.
Is burgling 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 /ˈbɜːɡlɪŋ/ (BUR-gling).