How to pronounce nothingburger
Say it like NUHTH-ing-bur-gher. Nothingburger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHTH).
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- NUHTH
- ing
- bur
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nothingburger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- burGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nothingburger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUHTH-ing-bur-guh.
What does nothingburger mean?
- An unimportant person; a nobody, a nonentity.
- Something of less importance than its treatment suggests; also, something which is bland or unremarkable in appearance or impact.
- A matter of no concern, especially one that had been of concern; a non-issue.“The forecasted megastorm turned out to be a huge nothingburger.”
- Of less importance than its treatment suggests; insignificant, unimportant; also, bland or unremarkable in appearance or impact.
Where does nothingburger come from?
The adjective is derived from the noun.
Questions about saying nothingburger
How do you pronounce nothingburger?
Say NUHTH-ing-bur-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌθɪŋˌbɝɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌθɪŋbɜːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nothingburger?
Nothingburger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHTH). Broken into parts: NUHTH · ing · bur · gher.
Is nothingburger 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 /ˈnʌθɪŋbɜːɡə/ (NUHTH-ing-bur-guh).