How to pronounce birdies
Say it like BUR-deez. Birdies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝdiz/BUR-deez
UK British/ˈbɜːdiz/BUR-deez
- BUR
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdies 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.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of birdies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-deez.
What does birdies mean?
noun
- plural of birdie How to pronounce birdie
- plural of birdy How to pronounce birdy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of birdie How to pronounce birdie
Questions about saying birdies
How do you pronounce birdies?
Say BUR-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdiz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdies?
Birdies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · deez.
Is birdies 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 /ˈbɜːdiz/ (BUR-deez).