How to pronounce burred
Say it like BURD. Burred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of burred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD.
What does burred mean?
- simple past and past participle of burr How to pronounce burr
Words that rhyme with burred
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Words that sound like burred
Questions about saying burred
How do you pronounce burred?
Say BURD. The American pronunciation is /bɝd/. In British English it is /bɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burred?
Burred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURD.
Is burred 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 /bɜːd/ (BURD).
What words sound the same as burred?
Burred sounds the same as bird in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.