Speakur

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royal burgh

/ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English

Syllables
roy-al burgh
IPA
/ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally abolished in 1975.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From royal + burgh.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/
  • British English: /ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/

Inflected Forms

royal burghs (plural)

Phrases

royal borough

Frequently Paired Words

royal borough burgh of barony parliamentary burgh

Synonyms

burgh royal royal borough

Rhymes With

thorough borough pocket borough rotten borough burgh kookaburra burra berg burg erg zerg sperg

Questions

How do you pronounce royal burgh?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/.
What does royal burgh mean?
A type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter; these were legally abolished in 1975.
Where does royal burgh come from?
From royal + burgh.

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