How to Pronounce "burglaries"
word
BUR-glur-ees
BUR-gluh-reez
Definition
Burglaries are crimes where someone breaks into a building, usually a home, to steal things. It sometimes also means entering with the intent to commit another crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝɡɫɝiz
British English
bˈɜːɡləɹiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUR-glur-ees
UK
BUR-gluh-reez
Listen in Context
There have been several burglaries in this area recently.
Police are investigating the burglaries reported last month.
The neighborhood installed cameras after the recent burglaries.
We've had more burglaries here since the holidays started.