How to pronounce birdseye
Say it like BURD-zy. Birdseye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
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US American/ˈbɝdzaɪ/BURD-zy
UK British/ˈbɜːdzaɪ/BURD-zy
- BURD
- zy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdseye 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.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of birdseye
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-zy.
What does birdseye mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of bird's-eye.
- Alternative form of bird's-eye.
Questions about saying birdseye
How do you pronounce birdseye?
Say BURD-zy. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdzaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdzaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdseye?
Birdseye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · zy.
Is birdseye 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 /ˈbɜːdzaɪ/ (BURD-zy).