How to pronounce birdsong
Say it like BURD-sawng. Birdsong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce birdsong. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BURD
- sawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdsong 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.
- sawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of birdsong
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURD-song.
What does birdsong mean?
- Vocalisations made by birds, considered collectively.“First a solitary blackbird started up, and soon the whole forest was alive with birdsong.”
- A vocalization made by a bird, more complex than a call, for purposes associated with courtship and territory.
Where does birdsong come from?
From bird + song.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying birdsong
How do you pronounce birdsong?
Say BURD-sawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdˌsɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdˌsɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdsong?
Birdsong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURD). Broken into parts: BURD · sawng.
Is birdsong 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 /ˈbɜːdˌsɒŋ/ (BURD-song).