How to Pronounce Burger

To pronounce "burger", say BURG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “burger”

"burger" has 2 syllables: burg-er. It rhymes with berger and burgher, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: berger, burgher — easy to mix up when writing.

What does burger mean?

noun

  1. A hamburger.
  2. (chiefly as a combining form) A similar sandwich or patty.

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Words that rhyme with burger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bergerburgherfergergergerjergerjoergerrheinbergerscherger

Related words

cheeseburgerhamburgercakewhoppercitizenpubliccivilhamburg

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burger"?▾

"Burger" has 2 syllables: burg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "burger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burger" is /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡə(ɹ)/.

What does "burger" mean?▾

Burger: A hamburger.

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