How to pronounce birdlife
Say it like BURD-lyfe. Birdlife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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- BURD
- lyfe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdlife 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.
- lyfeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of birdlife
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-lyfe.
What does birdlife mean?
- Birds collectively; avifauna.
Where does birdlife come from?
From bird + life.
Questions about saying birdlife
How do you pronounce birdlife?
Say BURD-lyfe. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdˌlaɪf/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdˌlaɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdlife?
Birdlife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · lyfe.
Is birdlife 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 /ˈbɜːdˌlaɪf/ (BURD-lyfe).