How to pronounce burry
Say it like BUR-ree. Burry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burry
American and British speakers say burry in essentially the same way: /ˈbɜri/ in the US and /ˈbɜri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUR-ree.
What does burry mean?
- Abounding in burs.“burry wool”
- Resembling or characteristic of a bur.
- Characterized by a burr.
Where does burry come from?
From Middle English burry, bury, equivalent to bur + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with burry
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Questions about saying burry
How do you pronounce burry?
Say BUR-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɜri/. In British English it is /ˈbɜri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burry?
Burry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say burry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɜri/ and the British form is /ˈbɜri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.