How to pronounce bursar
Say it like BUR-ser. Bursar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bursar 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bursar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-suh.
What does bursar mean?
- The treasurer of a university, college or school.
- A student funded by a bursary.
Where does bursar come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursārius, from bursa (“purse”) (English purse).
Words that rhyme with bursar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bursar.
Questions about saying bursar
How do you pronounce bursar?
Say BUR-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bursar?
Bursar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ser.
Is bursar 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 /ˈbɜːsə/ (BUR-suh).