How to pronounce birder
Say it like BUR-der. Birder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of birder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-duh.
What does birder mean?
- A birdwatcher.
- A person who hunts birds.
Where does birder come from?
From bird + -er.
Words that rhyme with birder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of birder.
Questions about saying birder
How do you pronounce birder?
Say BUR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birder?
Birder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · der.
Is birder 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 /ˈbɜːdə/ (BUR-duh).