How to pronounce birthrate
Say it like BUR-thrayt. Birthrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- thrayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthrate 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.
- thraytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of birthrate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-thrayt.
What does birthrate mean?
- The ratio of total live births to total population for a specific community or nation in a specified period; often expressed in births per thousand per year.
Where does birthrate come from?
From birth + rate.
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Questions about saying birthrate
How do you pronounce birthrate?
Say BUR-thrayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝˌθreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːˌθreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthrate?
Birthrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · thrayt.
Is birthrate 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 /ˈbɜːˌθreɪt/ (BUR-thrayt).