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.
bureau
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/ˈbjʊɹoʊ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/bjˈɔːɹəʊ/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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noun
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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.
"Bureau" has 2 syllables: bur · eau.
The IPA transcription of "bureau" is /ˈbjʊɹoʊ/.
Bureau: An administrative unit of government; office.
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