How to Pronounce Berg

To pronounce "berg", say BERG — one syllable, IPA /bɜːɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɜːɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “berg”

"berg" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with burg and battenberg, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: burg, bergh, burge — easy to mix up when writing.

What does berg mean?

noun

  1. An iceberg.

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Words that rhyme with berg

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

burgbattenbergfergberghburgeluxembourgmcclurg

Related words

icebergmountainsberghharlingcleveburgclashokayama

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "berg"?▾

"Berg" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "berg"?▾

The IPA transcription of "berg" is /bɜːɡ/.

What does "berg" mean?▾

Berg: An iceberg.

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