How to Pronounce Burglar

To pronounce "burglar", say BURGL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɝɡɫɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɝɡɫɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈɜːɡlɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “burglar”

Break "burglar" into 2 beats and lean on "BURGL" — that's the stressed one.

What does burglar mean?

noun

  1. A person who breaks in to premises with the intent of committing theft

    “The burglar made off with a large diamond from the museum.”

verb

  1. To commit burglary; to burgle.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burglar"?▾

"Burglar" has 2 syllables: burgl · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "burglar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burglar" is /ˈbɝɡɫɝ/.

What does "burglar" mean?▾

Burglar: A person who breaks in to premises with the intent of committing theft

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