How to pronounce birdwatching
Say it like BUR-dwah-ching. Birdwatching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- dwah
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdwatching 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.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of birdwatching
- 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-ing.
What does birdwatching mean?
- Observing or identifying wild birds in their natural environment.
- The hobby of watching rocket launches.
- Girlwatching
Where does birdwatching come from?
From bird + watching.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- birding
Questions about saying birdwatching
How do you pronounce birdwatching?
Say BUR-dwah-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝˌdwɑtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːˌdwɒtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdwatching?
Birdwatching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dwah · ching.
Is birdwatching 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 /ˈbɜːˌdwɒtʃɪŋ/ (BUR-dwoch-ing).