How to pronounce birdwatcher
Say it like BUR-dwah-cher. Birdwatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɝˌdwɑtʃɚ/BUR-dwah-cher
UK British/ˈbɜːˌdwɒtʃə/BUR-dwoch-uh
- BUR
- dwah
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdwatcher 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.
- dwahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of birdwatcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BUR-dwoch-uh.
What does birdwatcher mean?
noun
- A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.
- A person who enjoys watching rocket launches.
- A person, especially a male, who delights in watching women.
Where does birdwatcher come from?
From bird + watcher.
Questions about saying birdwatcher
How do you pronounce birdwatcher?
Say BUR-dwah-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝˌdwɑtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːˌdwɒtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdwatcher?
Birdwatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dwah · cher.
Is birdwatcher 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 /ˈbɜːˌdwɒtʃə/ (BUR-dwoch-uh).