How to pronounce burro
Say it like BUUR-oh. Burro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUR).
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- BUUR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of burro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUUR-oh.
What does burro mean?
- A small donkey, especially when used as a pack animal or one that is feral and lives in the southwestern United States or northern Mexico.
Where does burro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish burro.
Words that rhyme with burro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burro.
Questions about saying burro
How do you pronounce burro?
Say BUUR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burro?
Burro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUR). Broken into parts: BUUR · oh.
Is burro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbʊrəʊ/ (BUUR-oh).