How to pronounce birdy
Say it like BUR-dee. Birdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce birdy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birdy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of birdy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-dee.
What does birdy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a bird.
- Having an interest in birds.
- Excited due to having encountered a bird or its scent.“I think your dog is getting birdy.”
- Alternative spelling of birdie.
Where does birdy come from?
From bird + -y.
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Words that rhyme with birdy
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Words that sound like birdy
Questions about saying birdy
How do you pronounce birdy?
Say BUR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝdi/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birdy?
Birdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · dee.
Is birdy 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 /ˈbɜːdi/ (BUR-dee).
What words sound the same as birdy?
Birdy sounds the same as birdie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.