To pronounce "burroughs", say BURR-oughs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BURR-oughs
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"burroughs" has 2 syllables: burr-oughs. It rhymes with porose and virose, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: burros, boros, burrows — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Burroughs" has 2 syllables: burr · oughs.
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