How to pronounce burke
Say it like BURK. Burke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burke 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 burke
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURK.
What does burke mean?
- British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
- United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)
- murder without leaving a trace on the body
- get rid of, silence, or suppress“burke an issue”
Where does burke come from?
Eponymous, from William Burke.
Words that rhyme with burke
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Words that sound like burke
Questions about saying burke
How do you pronounce burke?
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 burke?
Burke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURK.
Is burke 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 burke?
Burke sounds the same as berk in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.