How to pronounce burin
Say it like BYUUR-in. Burin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYUUR).
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- BYUUR
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burin
American and British speakers say burin in essentially the same way: /ˈbjʊrɪn/ in the US and /ˈbjʊrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BYUUR-in.
What does burin mean?
- A chisel with a sharp point, used for engraving; a graver.
- A prehistoric flint tool
Where does burin come from?
From French burin. Doublet of boline.
Questions about saying burin
How do you pronounce burin?
Say BYUUR-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈbjʊrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbjʊrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burin?
Burin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYUUR). Broken into parts: BYUUR · in.
Do Americans and Brits say burin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbjʊrɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbjʊrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.