How to Pronounce Bursae

To pronounce "bursae", say BURS-ae — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BURS-ae

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💡 Tip for remembering “bursae”

"bursae" has 2 syllables: burs-ae. It rhymes with cerci and merci, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bercy — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bursae mean?

noun

  1. Any of the many small fluid-filled sacs located at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. These sacs serve to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces.

Words that rhyme with bursae

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cercimercithyrsibercy

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bursae"?▾

"Bursae" has 2 syllables: burs · ae.

What does "bursae" mean?▾

Bursae: Any of the many small fluid-filled sacs located at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. These sacs serve to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces.

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