How to Pronounce Hamburger

To pronounce "hamburger", say HAMB-urg-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hamburger”

"hamburger" has 3 syllables: hamb-urg-er. It rhymes with hamberger and shamburger, if that helps it stick.

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

What does hamburger mean?

noun

  1. A hot sandwich consisting of a patty of cooked ground beef or a meat substitute, in a sliced bun, sometimes also containing salad vegetables, condiments, or both.
  2. The patty used in such a sandwich.

Synonyms

hamburger pattybeefburger

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Words that rhyme with hamburger

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hambergershamburgerambergerbambergerschambergershamberger

Related words

beefburgermincemeatburgermeatwhopperburgersjoescheeseburger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hamburger"?▾

"Hamburger" has 3 syllables: hamb · urg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hamburger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hamburger" is /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/.

What does "hamburger" mean?▾

Hamburger: A hot sandwich consisting of a patty of cooked ground beef or a meat substitute, in a sliced bun, sometimes also containing salad vegetables, condiments, or both.

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