How to pronounce birthdays
Say it like BURTH-dayz. Birthdays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH).
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- BURTH
- dayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthdays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of birthdays
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURTH-dayz.
What does birthdays mean?
- plural of birthday How to pronounce birthday
- third-person singular simple present indicative of birthday How to pronounce birthday
Questions about saying birthdays
How do you pronounce birthdays?
Say BURTH-dayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθˌdeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθˌdeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthdays?
Birthdays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH). Broken into parts: BURTH · dayz.
Is birthdays 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 /ˈbɜːθˌdeɪz/ (BURTH-dayz).