How to Pronounce "burgomaster"
word
ˈbɝɡəˌmæstɝ
BUR-guh-mas-ter
ˈbɜɹɡəmæstəɹ
BUR-guh-mas-ter
Definition
A burgomaster is the mayor or head official of a town or city, especially in countries of central and northern Europe such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝɡəˌmæstɝ
British English
ˈbɜɹɡəmæstəɹ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUR-guh-mas-ter
UK
BUR-guh-mas-ter
Listen in Context
The burgomaster greeted visitors at the town hall.
The village chose a new burgomaster last year.
The burgomaster is responsible for organizing local festivals.
After years in office, the burgomaster became well-known across the whole region.