How to Pronounce Burs

To pronounce "burs", say BURS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BURS

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What does burs mean?

noun

  1. A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.
  2. Any of several plants having such husks.

noun

  1. A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner.
  2. Wood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth.

noun

  1. A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
  2. A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.

Synonyms

bursticker

Related words

burrcocklegliddenburrscoulterscountersinkfoxtailsovipositor

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How many syllables are in "burs"?▾

"Burs" has one syllable.

What does "burs" mean?▾

Burs: A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.

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