How to Pronounce Bur

To pronounce "bur", say BUR — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “bur”

"bur" 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, birr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bur mean?

noun

  1. A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.
  2. Any of several plants having such husks.

noun

  1. A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner.
  2. Wood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth.

noun

  1. A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
  2. A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.

Synonyms

bursticker

Words that rhyme with bur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

burrmarigoldzapricklecageportborbut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bur"?▾

"Bur" has one syllable.

What does "bur" mean?▾

Bur: A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.

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