How to pronounce burqa
Say it like BUR-kuh. Burqa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burqa 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burqa
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-kuh.
What does burqa mean?
- An enveloping Central Asian garment which covers the whole body, incorporating a netted screen to cover the eyes, chiefly worn by women in fundamentalist denominations of Islam to observe sartorial hijab (the practice of wearing concealing clothing in front of adult men after the age of puberty).
- A garment incorporating a niqab (veil for the face).
- A hijab (traditional headscarf covering the hair and neck), such as a khimar or shayla .
Words that rhyme with burqa
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Words that sound like burqa
Questions about saying burqa
How do you pronounce burqa?
Say BUR-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝkə/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burqa?
Burqa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · kuh.
Is burqa 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 /ˈbɜːkə/ (BUR-kuh).
What words sound the same as burqa?
Burqa sounds the same as burka in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.