How to pronounce burkes
Say it like BURKS. Burkes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BURKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burkes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of burkes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURKS.
What does burkes mean?
- plural of burke How to pronounce burke
Words that rhyme with burkes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burkes.
Questions about saying burkes
How do you pronounce burkes?
Say BURKS. The American pronunciation is /bɝks/. In British English it is /bɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burkes?
Burkes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURKS.
Is burkes 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 /bɜːks/ (BURKS).