Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bursary

/ˈbɝsɚi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.58 in modern English

Syllables: bur-sary
IPA: /ˈbɝsɚi/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.

noun

The treasury of a religious order or public institution.

Dated

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.

Word Breakdown

Root: bursaria

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈbɝsɚi/

Usage

Dated

Inflected Forms

bursaries (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

bursar

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce bursary?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɝsɚi/.
What does bursary mean?: A monetary award to university students that allows them to continue their studies.
Where does bursary come from?: Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursaria, from bursarius.

How to pronounce bursary

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