How to pronounce berth
American English pronunciation
BURTH
- IPA
- /ˈbɝθ/
- Syllables
- BURTH (1 syllable)
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What berth means
A bed or bunk on a ship or train
In a sentence: On the overnight train, I got the top berth by the little window.
Where it comes from: It probably comes from bear, meaning to carry, with -th added. Its first meaning was room for a ship to steer clear.
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