How to pronounce Edinburgh in English

Edinburgh is pronounced ED-ən-bər-ə (IPA /ˈɛdənbərə/). End with '-bur-uh', not '-burg'; four light syllables.

IPA: /ˈɛdənbərə/

Syllables: ED · ən · bər · ə

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Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'ED-in-burg' rhyming with 'burger'.

Tip: End with '-bur-uh', not '-burg'; four light syllables.

P and B

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

The American R

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