To pronounce "pittsburgh", say PITTSB-urgh — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pittsburgh
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PITTSB-urgh
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"pittsburgh" has 2 syllables: pittsb-urgh. It rhymes with nitzberg and pittsburg, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pittsburg — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pittsburgh" has 2 syllables: pittsb · urgh.
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