Bursa

How to Split "Bursa" into Syllables

The word Bursa is divided into 2 syllables: bur·sa. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• bur — 1st syllable
• sa — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Bursa:

• IPA: /ˈbɜːsə/

📖 Definitions

1. bursa (plural bursae or bursæ)
2. A diverticulum on the cloaca of young birds, which serves as a lymphatic organ and as part of the immune system, but which atrophies as the bird ages.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Medieval Latin bursa (“purse”), from Ancient Greek βύρσα (búrsa); compare purse and bourse, which are doublets. Learned borrowing from Latin bursa, from the Ancient Greek βύρσα (búrsa, “hide, wine-skin”). Semantic loan from Dutch beurs. From Medieval Latin bursa, from Ancient Greek βύρσα (búrsa, “hide, wine-skin”). Late Latin (4th century); from the Ancient Greek βύρσα (búrsa, “hide, wine-skin”). Ultimately from Latin bursa. This etymology i...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare Bursa with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
Bursa	2	bur·sa
burs	1	burs
brag	1	brag
Boris	2	bo-ris
Brokaw	2	bro-kaw

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to Bursa:

bur, burg, burk, Burl, burn, burp, Burr, burs.