How to Pronounce "burgess"
word
ˈbɝdʒəs
BUR-jis
bˈɜːdʒɛs
BUR-jess
Definition
A burgess was an official in a town or borough, especially a representative in the British Parliament, or simply a full citizen of a town in historical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝdʒəs
British English
bˈɜːdʒɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUR-jis
UK
BUR-jess
Listen in Context
The burgess spoke at the town meeting.
In old times, a burgess had special rights.
Each town elected a burgess to Parliament.
If you read British history, you’ll see the word burgess a lot.