How to pronounce burling
Say it like BUR-ling. Burling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-ling.
What does burling mean?
- present participle and gerund of burl How to pronounce burl
Words that rhyme with burling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burling.
Questions about saying burling
How do you pronounce burling?
Say BUR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burling?
Burling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ling.
Is burling 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 /ˈbɜːlɪŋ/ (BUR-ling).