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How to pronounce “burly”
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Pronunciation guide for burly
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of burly with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The mood-boosting power of crying
this big, burly father-to-be stands up,
- Definition summary
- (usually of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce burly
The mood-boosting power of crying

this big, burly father-to-be stands up,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “burly”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (usually of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
- (British, East End of London, slang) Great, amazing, unbelievable.
- (US, slang, surf culture and/or Southern California) Of large magnitude, either good or bad, and sometimes both.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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