How to pronounce birdman
Say it like BURD-man. Birdman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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US American/ˈbɝdmæn/BURD-man
UK British/ˈbɜːdmæn/BURD-man
- BURD
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdman 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of birdman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-man.
What does birdman mean?
noun
- A man who works with birds.
- An aviator.
- A mythological creature that is part man and part bird.
Questions about saying birdman
How do you pronounce birdman?
Say BURD-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdmæn/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdman?
Birdman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · man.
Is birdman 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 /ˈbɜːdmæn/ (BURD-man).