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How to Pronounce "burrs"

word

ˈbɝ
BURZ
bˈɜːz
BURZ

Definition

'Burrs' are rough, prickly seed cases from certain plants that easily stick to fur and clothes. In metalwork, 'burrs' are small rough edges left on metal after cutting or drilling.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbɝ

British English

bˈɜːz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

BURZ

UK

BURZ

Listen in Context

The dog’s fur was full of burrs after the walk in the field.

Be careful, your pants have some burrs stuck to them.

He used a file to remove the sharp burrs from the metal edge.

My socks got covered in tiny burrs after that short hike.