How to pronounce birdsmouth
Say it like BURDS-mowth. Birdsmouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURDS).
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- BURDS
- mowth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdsmouth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURDSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mowthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of birdsmouth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURDS-mowth.
What does birdsmouth mean?
- A notch cut into the underside of a rafter to ensure that it does not move when resting on the wall plate running across the top of a wall; a similar notch in other timber components.
- To cut a birdsmouth into a rafter or similar timber component.
Where does birdsmouth come from?
From bird + -s- + mouth, from its appearance.
Questions about saying birdsmouth
How do you pronounce birdsmouth?
Say BURDS-mowth. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdsmaʊθ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdsmaʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdsmouth?
Birdsmouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURDS). Broken into parts: BURDS · mowth.
Is birdsmouth 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 /ˈbɜːdsmaʊθ/ (BURDS-mowth).