How to pronounce birdishly
Say it like BUR-dish-lee. Birdishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- dish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdishly 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.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of birdishly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-dish-lee.
What does birdishly mean?
- In a birdish manner.
Where does birdishly come from?
From birdish + -ly.
Questions about saying birdishly
How do you pronounce birdishly?
Say BUR-dish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdishly?
Birdishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dish · lee.
Is birdishly 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 /ˈbɜːdɪʃli/ (BUR-dish-lee).