How to pronounce bursary
Say it like BUR-ser-ee. Bursary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- ser
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bursary 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bursary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-suh-ee.
What does bursary mean?
- A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.
- The treasury of a religious order or public institution.
Where does bursary come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.
Questions about saying bursary
How do you pronounce bursary?
Say BUR-ser-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝsɚi/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːsəi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bursary?
Bursary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · ser · ee.
Is bursary 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 /ˈbɜːsəi/ (BUR-suh-ee).