How to Pronounce Edinburgh

To pronounce "edinburgh", say ED-inb-urgh — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ED-inb-urgh

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💡 Tip for remembering “edinburgh”

"edinburgh" has 3 syllables: ed-inb-urgh. It rhymes with edinboro, if that helps it stick.

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

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Words that rhyme with edinburgh

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edinboro

Related words

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How many syllables are in "edinburgh"?▾

"Edinburgh" has 3 syllables: ed · inb · urgh.

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