Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

burgomaster

/ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.95 in modern English

Syllables: bur-go-mas-ter
IPA: /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The mayor, or head magistrate, of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and certain other countries.

Etymology

Partial calque of Dutch burgemeester with master. Compare also boroughmaster.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/

Inflected Forms

burgomasters (plural) burghermaster (alternative) burgomeister (alternative)

Derived Forms

burgomastership

Frequently Paired Words

Burmeister

Synonyms

bürgermeister//burgermeister

Questions

How do you pronounce burgomaster?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/.
What does burgomaster mean?: The mayor, or head magistrate, of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and certain other countries.
Where does burgomaster come from?: Partial calque of Dutch burgemeester with master. Compare also boroughmaster.

How to pronounce burgomaster

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