How to pronounce Newburgh
Say it like NOO-berg. Newburgh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newburgh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Newburgh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-bug.
What does Newburgh mean?
- A town on the Ohio River in Warrick County, Indiana, United States.
Where does Newburgh come from?
From Old English nĭwe burh, equivalent to new + burgh.
Questions about saying Newburgh
How do you pronounce Newburgh?
Say NOO-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈnubɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːbəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Newburgh?
Newburgh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · berg.
Is Newburgh 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 /ˈnjuːbəɡ/ (NYOO-bug).