How to pronounce burgomaster
Say it like BUR-guh-ma-ster. Burgomaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝɡəmæstɚ/BUR-guh-ma-ster
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- BUR
- guh
- ma
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burgomaster 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does burgomaster mean?
noun
- The mayor, or head magistrate, of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and certain other countries.
Where does burgomaster come from?
Partial calque of Dutch burgemeester with master.
Questions about saying burgomaster
How do you pronounce burgomaster?
Say BUR-guh-ma-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡəmæstɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burgomaster?
Burgomaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · guh · ma · ster.