How to pronounce burk
Say it like BURK. Burk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of burk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURK.
What does burk mean?
- To vomit.“It was nasty, y’all. She just burked all over my sedan.”
Words that rhyme with burk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burk.
Words that sound like burk
Questions about saying burk
How do you pronounce burk?
Say BURK. The American pronunciation is /bɝk/. In British English it is /bɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burk?
Burk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURK.
Is burk 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 /bɜːk/ (BURK).
What words sound the same as burk?
Burk sounds the same as berk, burke in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.