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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

burman

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)mən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.40 in modern English

Syllables
bur-man
IPA
/ˈbɜː(ɹ)mən/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar.

adj

Of or relating to Myanmar; Burmese.

noun

A member of the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar, especially as distinguished from the Shan, Karen, and other minority peoples.

noun

A native or inhabitant of Myanmar; a Burmese.

name

The Burmese language.

name

A surname.

Etymology

Etymology tree English Burma Middle English -n English -n English Burman From Burma + -n.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbɜː(ɹ)mən/

Inflected Forms

Burmans (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

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Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce burman?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɜː(ɹ)mən/.
What does burman mean?
Of or relating to the principal, Burmese-speaking ethnic group of Myanmar.
Where does burman come from?
Etymology tree English Burma Middle English -n English -n English Burman From Burma + -n.

How to pronounce burman

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