Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

burlingame

/ˈbɜːrlɪŋɡeɪm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.46 in modern English

Syllables: burlingame
IPA: /ˈbɜːrlɪŋɡeɪm/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Countable; Uncountable

name

A place in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A place in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A place in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

name

A place in the United States:

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Topgolf Burlingame features 108 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning three levels. Each bay has lounge-type furniture or high-top tables where groups can cheer – or heckle – the other Players."

Etymology

A variant of Burlingham, itself from the Old English personal name *Bærla or *Byrla + -ing (“diminutive marker”) + hām (“homestead”).

Origin

Source language: Old English

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Usage

Inflected Forms

Burlingames (plural)

Derived Forms

Burlingamer

Phrases

South Burlingame

Questions

How do you pronounce burlingame?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɜːrlɪŋɡeɪm/.
What does burlingame mean?: A surname.
Where does burlingame come from?: It is traced to Old English.

How to pronounce burlingame

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