How to pronounce birdling
Say it like BURD-ling. Birdling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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- BURD
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of birdling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-ling.
What does birdling mean?
- A little bird; especially, a baby bird.
- Turtle.
Where does birdling come from?
From bird + -ling.
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Questions about saying birdling
How do you pronounce birdling?
Say BURD-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdling?
Birdling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · ling.
Is birdling 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 /ˈbɜːdlɪŋ/ (BURD-ling).