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WillowbrookWord 82 of 100 · British place names
How to pronounce Edinburgh
/ˈedɪnbrə/ British English
ED·in·brə
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
E·din·BURG
✓ Say
ED·in·brə
My tip
burgh is brə. Never burg!
In a sentence
We’re going to Edinburgh in May.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: ED-in-brə.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce Edinburgh?
In British English, Edinburgh is pronounced /ˈedɪnbrə/. Say it like this: ED-in-brə. burgh is brə. Never burg!
How many syllables are in Edinburgh?
When you say it, Edinburgh has 3 syllables: ED-in-brə. The strong beat is the first one, ED.
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