How to pronounce Burlington
Say it like BUR-ling-tun. Burlington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- ling
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burlington 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Burlington
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-ling-tun.
What does Burlington mean?
- A city, the shire town of Chittenden County, Vermont; the largest city in Vermont; perhaps named for Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, or the prominent Burling family of New York.
Where does Burlington come from?
The town in Newfoundland derives from a variant of the name Bridlington in Yorkshire and may have been informed by the name of Burlington, Ontario.
Questions about saying Burlington
How do you pronounce Burlington?
Say BUR-ling-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝlɪŋtən/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːlɪŋtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Burlington?
Burlington has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ling · tun.
Is Burlington 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 /ˈbɜːlɪŋtən/ (BUR-ling-tun).