The word "burgrass" is spelled /bərɡræs/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable, "bur," is pronounced with a short "uh" sound followed by an "r." The second syllable, "grass," is pronounced with the "a" sound like in "cat" followed by an "s" sound. "Burgrass" refers to any of several types of grasses that have burrs or prickly seed heads that cling to clothing or fur. These grasses are common in fields and pastures.