How to pronounce hauberk
Say it like HAW-burk. Hauberk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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US American/ˈhɔbɝk/HAW-burk
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- HAW
- burk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hauberk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- burkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
What does hauberk mean?
noun
- A coat of mail; especially, the long coat of mail of the European Middle Ages, as contrasted with the habergeon, which is shorter and sometimes sleeveless.
- A similar shirt of scale armor, plate, leather, or other armor material.
Where does hauberk come from?
From Middle English hauberk, from Old French hauberc, from Frankish *halsaberg (“neck-cover”).
Questions about saying hauberk
How do you pronounce hauberk?
Say HAW-burk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔbɝk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hauberk?
Hauberk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · burk.