How to pronounce burnoose
Say it like bur-NOOS. Burnoose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOOS).
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- bur
- NOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnoose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- burKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- NOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of burnoose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bur-NOOS.
What does burnoose mean?
- A thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.
Words that rhyme with burnoose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burnoose.
Questions about saying burnoose
How do you pronounce burnoose?
Say bur-NOOS. The American pronunciation is /bɝˈnus/. In British English it is /bɜːˈnuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burnoose?
Burnoose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOOS). Broken into parts: bur · NOOS.
Is burnoose 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 /bɜːˈnuːs/ (bur-NOOS).