How to pronounce bursarial
Say it like bur-SER-ee-ul. Bursarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER).
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- bur
- SER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bursarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- burKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bursarial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bur-SAIR-ree-ul.
What does bursarial mean?
- Of or relating to a bursary.
Words that rhyme with bursarial
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Questions about saying bursarial
How do you pronounce bursarial?
Say bur-SER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /bɝˈsɛriəl/. In British English it is /bɜːˈsɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bursarial?
Bursarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER). Broken into parts: bur · SER · ee · ul.
Is bursarial 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 /bɜːˈsɛəriəl/ (bur-SAIR-ree-ul).