How to pronounce birthplace
Say it like BURTH-plays. Birthplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH).
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- BURTH
- plays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthplace 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.
- playsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of birthplace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURTH-plays.
What does birthplace mean?
- The location where a person or an animal was born.“Portsmouth was Charles Dickens’ birthplace.”
- The location where something was created or devised.“Coney Island was the birthplace of the hot dog.”
Where does birthplace come from?
From birth + place.
Questions about saying birthplace
How do you pronounce birthplace?
Say BURTH-plays. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθˌpleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthplace?
Birthplace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH). Broken into parts: BURTH · plays.
Is birthplace 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 /ˈbɜːθˌpleɪs/ (BURTH-plays).