How to pronounce birdlore
Say it like BURD-lor. Birdlore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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- BURD
- lor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdlore 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.
- lorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of birdlore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-law.
What does birdlore mean?
- The knowledge, science, or study of birds; ornithology.
Where does birdlore come from?
From bird + lore.
Questions about saying birdlore
How do you pronounce birdlore?
Say BURD-lor. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdlɔr/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdlɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdlore?
Birdlore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · lor.
Is birdlore 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 /ˈbɜːdlɔː/ (BURD-law).