How to pronounce cheeseburger
Say it like CHEEZ-ber-gher. Cheeseburger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEZ).
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- CHEEZ
- ber
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheeseburger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cheeseburger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEEZ-bur-guh.
What does cheeseburger mean?
- A hamburger containing cheese (usually one or more slices of processed cheese).
- The BLU-82 bomb.
- To transform, top, or enrich something ordinary with melted cheese.
Where does cheeseburger come from?
Blend of cheese + hamburger (1928).
Questions about saying cheeseburger
How do you pronounce cheeseburger?
Say CHEEZ-ber-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃizbɚɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːzˌbɜːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheeseburger?
Cheeseburger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEZ). Broken into parts: CHEEZ · ber · gher.
Is cheeseburger 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 /ˈtʃiːzˌbɜːɡə/ (CHEEZ-bur-guh).