How to Pronounce "berth"
word
ˈbɝθ
BURTH
bˈɜːθ
BURTH
Definition
A berth is a bed or sleeping place on a train or ship, or a place in a harbor where a ship can be tied up and docked.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝθ
British English
bˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURTH
UK
BURTH
Listen in Context
I booked a lower berth for my night train journey.
The ship waited for a berth at the busy port.
You need a ticket with a berth to sleep on the train.
I prefer the top berth because it's quieter up there.