How to Pronounce "burka"
word
ˈbɝːkə
BUR-kuh
bˈɜːkɐ
BUR-kuh
Definition
A burka is a loose, full-body covering worn by some Muslim women, which includes a cloth over the face and a mesh screen to see through.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝːkə
British English
bˈɜːkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUR-kuh
UK
BUR-kuh
Listen in Context
Some women wear a burka in public.
A burka covers the entire body, including the face.
The burka is usually blue or black.
She decided to try wearing a burka during her trip to Afghanistan.