How to pronounce birdo
Say it like BUR-doh. Birdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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US American/ˈbɝdoʊ/BUR-doh
UK British/ˈbɜːdəʊ/BUR-doh
- BUR
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdo 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.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of birdo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUR-doh.
What does birdo mean?
noun
- A birder or birdwatcher.
Where does birdo come from?
From bird + -o.
Questions about saying birdo
How do you pronounce birdo?
Say BUR-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdo?
Birdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · doh.
Is birdo 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 /ˈbɜːdəʊ/ (BUR-doh).