To pronounce "burlap", say BURL-ap — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜːlæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɜːlæp/
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"burlap" has 2 syllables: burl-ap. It rhymes with snap and trap, if that helps it stick.
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"Burlap" has 2 syllables: burl · ap.
The IPA transcription of "burlap" is /ˈbɜːlæp/.
Burlap: A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax or hemp, and used to make sacks, etc.
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