How to Pronounce Bureau

To pronounce "bureau", say BUR-eau — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbjʊɹoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbjʊɹoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bjˈɔːɹəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “bureau”

Break "bureau" into 2 beats and lean on "BUR" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with neuro- and pleuro, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: burow — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bureau mean?

noun

  1. An administrative unit of government; office.
  2. An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.

    “a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau”

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Words that rhyme with bureau

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

neuro-pleuropleuro-arturoturoaltamurobuhrowburowcurrodemurodimuroeuro

Related words

agencyauthorityofficechestdresserdirectorateadministrationsecretary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bureau"?▾

"Bureau" has 2 syllables: bur · eau.

What is the IPA transcription of "bureau"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bureau" is /ˈbjʊɹoʊ/.

What does "bureau" mean?▾

Bureau: An administrative unit of government; office.

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