How to pronounce burpy
Say it like BUR-pee. Burpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burpy 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 burpy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-pee.
What does burpy mean?
- Full of burps.
- Resembling or characteristic of a burp.
Where does burpy come from?
From burp + -y.
Words that rhyme with burpy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burpy.
Questions about saying burpy
How do you pronounce burpy?
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 burpy?
Burpy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · pee.
Is burpy 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).