How to pronounce shamburger
Say it like SHAM-ber-gher. Shamburger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
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- SHAM
- ber
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamburger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 shamburger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAM-buh-guh.
What does shamburger mean?
- A hamburger made with vegetarian ingredients instead of meat.
Where does shamburger come from?
Blend of sham + hamburger.
Questions about saying shamburger
How do you pronounce shamburger?
Say SHAM-ber-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæmbɚɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃæmbəɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamburger?
Shamburger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · ber · gher.
Is shamburger 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 /ˈʃæmbəɡə/ (SHAM-buh-guh).