How to pronounce burh
Say it like BUR. Burh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burh 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.
American vs British pronunciation of burh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR.
What does burh mean?
- A fortified dwelling place belonging to a king or noble; a prehistoric fort.
Where does burh come from?
Learned borrowing from Old English burh.
Words that rhyme with burh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burh.
Words that sound like burh
Questions about saying burh
How do you pronounce burh?
Say BUR. The American pronunciation is /bɝ/. In British English it is /bɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burh?
Burh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUR.
Is burh 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 /bɜː/ (BUR).
What words sound the same as burh?
Burh sounds the same as bur, burr in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.