How to pronounce Burma
Say it like BUR-muh. Burma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Burma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-muh.
What does Burma mean?
- A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Capital: Naypyidaw. Officially known as Myanmar.
Where does Burma come from?
Borrowed, initially into British English, from Burmese ဗမာ (ba.ma), colloquial form of မြန်မာ (mranma); see Myanmar for more.
Words that rhyme with Burma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Burma.
Questions about saying Burma
How do you pronounce Burma?
Say BUR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝmə/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Burma?
Burma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · muh.
Is Burma 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 /ˈbɜːmə/ (BUR-muh).