How to pronounce burpee
Say it like BUR-pee. Burpee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burpee 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burpee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-pee.
What does burpee mean?
- A physical exercise performed by bending over, performing a squat thrust, returning to a standing position, and jumping once.
Where does burpee come from?
Named after American physiologist Royal Huddleston Burpee.
Words that rhyme with burpee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burpee.
Questions about saying burpee
How do you pronounce burpee?
Say BUR-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝpi/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burpee?
Burpee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · pee.
Is burpee 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 /ˈbɜːpi/ (BUR-pee).