To pronounce "burpees", say BURP-ees — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"burpees" has 2 syllables: burp-ees. It rhymes with herpes, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Burpees" has 2 syllables: burp · ees.
Burpees: A physical exercise performed by bending over, performing a squat thrust, returning to a standing position, and jumping once.
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