Borough is pronounced BUR-oh (IPA /ˈbʌroʊ/). Silent 'gh' — rhymes with 'thorough' as 'BUR-oh'.
IPA: /ˈbʌroʊ/
Syllables: BUR · oh
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'bor-OUGH' pronouncing 'gh' as /g/ or /f/.
Tip: Silent 'gh' — rhymes with 'thorough' as 'BUR-oh'.