How to Pronounce "bureau"
word
BYOOR-oh
BYAW-roh
Definition
A bureau can mean a desk or chest of drawers, especially in older or more formal English. It can also mean an office or government department that handles a particular type of work.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbjʊɹoʊ/
British English
/bjˈɔːɹəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYOOR-oh
UK
BYAW-roh
Listen in Context
She keeps her letters in the top drawer of the bureau.
He bought a wooden bureau for his room.
The travel bureau is closed on Sundays.
You need to report that to the local bureau before they can issue the permit.