How to pronounce birdcage
Say it like BURD-kayj. Birdcage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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- BURD
- kayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdcage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kayjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of birdcage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-kayj.
What does birdcage mean?
- A cage to keep pet or zoological specimen birds in.
- A game of chance played with dice; chuck-a-luck.
Where does birdcage come from?
From bird + cage.
Questions about saying birdcage
How do you pronounce birdcage?
Say BURD-kayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdkeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdkeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdcage?
Birdcage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · kayj.
Is birdcage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːdkeɪdʒ/ (BURD-kayj).