How to pronounce birthplaces
Say it like BURTH-play-siz. Birthplaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH).
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- BURTH
- play
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthplaces 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of birthplaces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURTH-play-siz.
What does birthplaces mean?
- plural of birthplace How to pronounce birthplace
Questions about saying birthplaces
How do you pronounce birthplaces?
Say BURTH-play-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθˌpleɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθˌpleɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthplaces?
Birthplaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH). Broken into parts: BURTH · play · siz.
Is birthplaces 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 /ˈbɜːθˌpleɪsɪz/ (BURTH-play-siz).