How to pronounce Burmese
Say it like ber-MEEZ. Burmese has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEZ).
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- ber
- MEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burmese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Burmese
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bur-MEEZ.
What does Burmese mean?
- The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country Burma. Also known as Myanmar (which is the name preferred by the country's current government).
Where does Burmese come from?
From Burma + -ese.
Words that rhyme with Burmese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Burmese.
Questions about saying Burmese
How do you pronounce Burmese?
Say ber-MEEZ. The American pronunciation is /bɚˈmiz/. In British English it is /bɜːˈmiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Burmese?
Burmese has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEZ). Broken into parts: ber · MEEZ.
Is Burmese 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 /bɜːˈmiːz/ (bur-MEEZ).