How to pronounce burse
Say it like BURS. Burse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɝs/BURS
UK British/bɜːs/BURS
- BURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of burse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURS.
What does burse mean?
noun
- A fund or foundation for the maintenance of the needy scholars in their studies.
- An ornamental case to hold the corporal when not in use.
Words that rhyme with burse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burse.
Questions about saying burse
How do you pronounce burse?
Say BURS. The American pronunciation is /bɝs/. In British English it is /bɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burse?
Burse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURS.
Is burse 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 /bɜːs/ (BURS).