How to Pronounce Burgh

To pronounce "burgh", say BURGH — one syllable, IPA /ˈbʌɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbʌɹə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “burgh”

"burgh" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with whirr and churr, if that helps it stick.

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

What does burgh mean?

noun

  1. A small mound, often used in reference to tumuli (mostly restricted to place names).
  2. A borough or chartered town (now only used as an official subdivision in Scotland).

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Words that rhyme with burgh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whirrchurrchirrskirrchirreboere

Related words

riseboroughburrowstownburybostalbrookburgbedfordshire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burgh"?▾

"Burgh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "burgh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burgh" is /ˈbʌɹə/.

What does "burgh" mean?▾

Burgh: A small mound, often used in reference to tumuli (mostly restricted to place names).

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