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How to pronounce Bernard (BUR-nerd)

Bernard

BUR-nerd

BURnerd

The 'er' sounds like 'ur'. Stress on the first syllable. Often Bernie.

Notes

The 'er' sounds like 'ur'. Stress on the first syllable. Often Bernie.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German
Meaning
brave as a bear

Popularity

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux; the Saint Bernard dog breed is named for an Alpine pass dedicated to him.

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