How to Pronounce Burley

To pronounce "burley", say BURL-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜː(ɹ)li/. 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)li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “burley”

"burley" has 2 syllables: burl-ey. It rhymes with surly and girly, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: burly, birley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does burley mean?

noun

  1. A tobacco grown mainly in Kentucky, used in making cigarettes.
  2. Blood and offal used by fishermen to attract fish.

Words that rhyme with burley

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surlygirlyburlygirlieearlycurlypearlytwirlyhurlyshirleyswirlybirley

Related words

hurleyallenburleighbrueryberebullimongbriskybutt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burley"?▾

"Burley" has 2 syllables: burl · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "burley"?▾

The IPA transcription of "burley" is /ˈbɜː(ɹ)li/.

What does "burley" mean?▾

Burley: A tobacco grown mainly in Kentucky, used in making cigarettes.

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