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burger
Definition:
(nou) United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court by Richard Nixon (1907-1995) (nou) a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɜːɡə
Examples:
The Baby Burger was much like the McDonalds regular hamburger minus the onions.
I ate veggie burger.
Gardenburger is the brand name of a veggie burger.
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Common mistakes of burger pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "bur-'GER" instead of the correct "'BUR-ger". Tip: Remember that in "burger", the stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈbɜrɡər in US English and ˈbɜːɡə in UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Saying "bur-ger" with a strong "g" sound can lead to confusion. Tip: In "burger", the "g" is softer, blending with the preceding vowel. Focus on a smooth transition, as in ˈbɜrɡər.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some pronounce the first vowel as "u" instead of the correct "ɜr". Tip: Practice the "ur" sound in "burger" by listening to native speakers. It should sound like "burr" in ˈbɜrɡər.
- Ignoring the schwa: In rapid speech, the second syllable may sound like a schwa "ə". Tip: Pay attention to how "burger" sounds in conversation, where the second syllable is less stressed and may sound like "bər" in ˈbɜrɡər.
- Confusing "burger" with "burgher": Some mix up "burger" with "burgher", which has a different pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "burger" ends with a "g" sound, while "burgher" has a hard "g". Focus on the distinction in their IPA: ˈbɜrɡər vs. ˈbɜːrɡər.