How to pronounce burlap
Say it like BUR-lap. Burlap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- lap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burlap 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.
- lapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of burlap
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-lap.
What does burlap mean?
- A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.
- To wrap or cover in burlap.
Where does burlap come from?
Uncertain. Attested since about 1695 in the spelling bore-lap, borelapp.
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Questions about saying burlap
How do you pronounce burlap?
Say BUR-lap. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝlæp/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːlæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burlap?
Burlap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · lap.
Is burlap 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 /ˈbɜːlæp/ (BUR-lap).