How to Pronounce Birr

To pronounce "birr", say BIRR — one syllable, IPA /bɜː/. 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

/bɜː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “birr”

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

Sounds exactly like: burr, bir, bur — easy to mix up when writing.

What does birr mean?

noun

  1. Force, vigor, energy
  2. A strong wind.

verb

  1. To make a whirring noise; make a noise like that of revolving wheels, or of millstones at work.
  2. To lurch or set to spinning.

Words that rhyme with birr

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

whizwhizzwhirrwhirpurrbillbirbrength

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "birr"?▾

"Birr" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "birr"?▾

The IPA transcription of "birr" is /bɜː/.

What does "birr" mean?▾

Birr: Force, vigor, energy

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