How to pronounce burpees
Say it like BUR-peez. Burpees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- peez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burpees 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.
- peezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burpees
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-peez.
What does burpees mean?
- plural of burpee How to pronounce burpee
Words that rhyme with burpees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burpees.
Questions about saying burpees
How do you pronounce burpees?
Say BUR-peez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝpiz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burpees?
Burpees has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · peez.
Is burpees 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 /ˈbɜːpiz/ (BUR-peez).