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.