How to pronounce birdie
Say it like BUR-dee. Birdie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdie 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of birdie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-dee.
What does birdie mean?
- To score a birdie.“Sörenstam birdied to take the lead.”
- To score a birdie at (a hole).“Sörenstam birdied the seventeenth hole to take the lead.”
- A bird; especially, a small and cute one.“Aw, that's a cute little birdie. Is it a budgie?”
- The completion of a hole one stroke below par.“He scored ten birdies during the tournament.”
- A shuttlecock.
Where does birdie come from?
From bird + -ie.
Words that rhyme with birdie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of birdie.
Questions about saying birdie
How do you pronounce birdie?
Say BUR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdi/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdie?
Birdie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dee.
Is birdie 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 /ˈbɜːdi/ (BUR-dee).