Burgess meaning

UK US /ˈbɝdʒəs/ 2 syllables

Burgess (noun): English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993).

Burgess has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Burgess as a noun

  1. English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)

    Synonyms: Anthony Burgess

    Type of: writer

  2. a citizen of an English borough

    Synonyms: burgher

    Type of: Englishman

How to pronounce Burgess

Burgess is pronounced /ˈbɝdʒəs/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in SS · 7-letter words

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