How to pronounce Burnham
Say it like BUR-num. Burnham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnham 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.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Burnham
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-num.
What does Burnham mean?
- A coastal town in Somerset, England; see Burnham-on-Sea.
Where does Burnham come from?
From Old English burna (“stream”) + hām (“homestead”) or hamm (“water meadow”).
Words that rhyme with Burnham
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Burnham.
Questions about saying Burnham
How do you pronounce Burnham?
Say BUR-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝnəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Burnham?
Burnham has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · num.
Is Burnham 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 /ˈbɜːnəm/ (BUR-num).