Como Pronunciar "burgess"

word

BUR-jis

BUR-jess

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈbɝdʒəs

Inglês Britânico

bˈɜːdʒɛs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

BUR-jis

BUR-jess

Ouça em Contexto

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.