How to Pronounce "berg"
word
/ˈbɝɡ/
BURG
/bˈɜːɡ/
BURG
Definition
A 'berg' is most commonly used as a short form of 'iceberg'—a large floating mass of ice in the sea. Rarely, it can also mean a mountain, especially in older or poetic language.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɝɡ/
British English
/bˈɜːɡ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURG
UK
BURG
Listen in Context
A huge berg floated slowly past the ship.
The explorer took photos of the berg.
That tiny berg melted quickly in the sun.
We spotted a massive berg while kayaking near the coast.