Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

burh

/bɝ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.27 in modern English

Syllables: burh
IPA: /bɝ/

9

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fortified dwelling place belonging to a king or noble; a prehistoric fort.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Old English burh. Doublet of borough, burg, burgh, and bury.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bɝ/
British English: /bɜː/

Inflected Forms

burhs (plural)

Homonyms

burr bur

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce burh?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɝ/.
What does burh mean?: A fortified dwelling place belonging to a king or noble; a prehistoric fort.
Where does burh come from?: Learned borrowing from Old English burh. Doublet of borough, burg, burgh, and bury.

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