How to pronounce birdseed
Say it like BURD-seed. Birdseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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- BURD
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdseed 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.
- seedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of birdseed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-seed.
What does birdseed mean?
- Seed, usually constituting a mixture from several species of plant, set out as food for birds.“If you set out birdseed in the winter, cardinals will be encouraged to overwinter.”
Where does birdseed come from?
From bird + seed.
Questions about saying birdseed
How do you pronounce birdseed?
Say BURD-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdˌsid/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdˌsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdseed?
Birdseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · seed.
Is birdseed 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 /ˈbɜːdˌsiːd/ (BURD-seed).