How to Pronounce Burse

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

BURS-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “burse”

"burse" has 2 syllables: burs-e. It rhymes with terse and coerce, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bearse, bearce, bearss — easy to mix up when writing.

What does burse mean?

noun

  1. A purse.
  2. A fund or foundation for the maintenance of the needy scholars in their studies.

Words that rhyme with burse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tersecoercediverseinverseperverseadversedispersecurseverseimmerseaversepurse

Related words

paidbougetprebendinborrowauditreceiptappensionbrassage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burse"?▾

"Burse" has 2 syllables: burs · e.

What does "burse" mean?▾

Burse: A purse.

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