To pronounce "burgess", say BURG-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɜːdʒɪs/
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"burgess" has 2 syllables: burg-ess. It rhymes with sturgis, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Burgess" has 2 syllables: burg · ess.
The IPA transcription of "burgess" is /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/.
Burgess: An inhabitant of a borough with full rights; a citizen.
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