How to pronounce birdhouse
Say it like BURD-hows. Birdhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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- BURD
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdhouse 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.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of birdhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-hows.
What does birdhouse mean?
- A small house or nest box for birds.
- An aviary.
Where does birdhouse come from?
From bird + house.
Questions about saying birdhouse
How do you pronounce birdhouse?
Say BURD-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdhouse?
Birdhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · hows.
Is birdhouse 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 /ˈbɜːdhaʊs/ (BURD-hows).