How to pronounce burping
Say it like BUR-ping. Burping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝpɪŋ/BUR-ping
UK British/ˈbɜːpɪŋ/BUR-ping
- BUR
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-ping.
What does burping mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of burp How to pronounce burp
- The sound of a burp.
- The act by which a baby, or a container of fermenting substance, is burped.
Questions about saying burping
How do you pronounce burping?
Say BUR-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burping?
Burping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ping.
Is burping 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 /ˈbɜːpɪŋ/ (BUR-ping).