To pronounce "burma", say BURM-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
burma
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BURM-a
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"burma" has 2 syllables: burm-a. It rhymes with scleroderma and derma, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: burmah — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Burma" has 2 syllables: burm · a.
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