How to pronounce birddog
Say it like BURD-dowg. Birddog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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US American/ˈbɝdˌdaʊɡ/BURD-dowg
UK British/ˈbɜːdˌdaʊɡ/BURD-dowg
- BURD
- dowg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birddog 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.
- dowgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of birddog
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-dowg.
What does birddog mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of bird dog.
- Alternative spelling of bird dog.
Questions about saying birddog
How do you pronounce birddog?
Say BURD-dowg. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdˌdaʊɡ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdˌdaʊɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birddog?
Birddog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · dowg.
Is birddog 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 /ˈbɜːdˌdaʊɡ/ (BURD-dowg).