How to Pronounce "borough"
word
BURR-oh
BURR-uh
Definition
A borough is a town, district, or part of a large city that has its own government or administrative division, especially used in cities like New York or London.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝˌoʊ
British English
bˈʌɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURR-oh
UK
BURR-uh
Listen in Context
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
She lives in a quiet borough on the edge of town.
Each borough has its own local government.
Manhattan might be the most famous borough in the world.