How to Pronounce "burial"
word
/ˈbɛɹiəɫ/
BE-ree-uhl
/bˈɛɹɪəl/
BE-ree-uhl
Definition
The act of placing a dead body in the ground, often as part of a ceremony or funeral.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɛɹiəɫ/
British English
/bˈɛɹɪəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BE-ree-uhl
UK
BE-ree-uhl
Listen in Context
The burial took place on Saturday.
Many people attended her burial.
The family chose a simple burial in the countryside.
They held a traditional burial with prayers and music.