How to pronounce birthrates
Say it like BURTH-rayts. Birthrates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH).
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- BURTH
- rayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birthrates 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.
- raytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of birthrates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURTH-rayts.
What does birthrates mean?
- plural of birthrate How to pronounce birthrate
Questions about saying birthrates
How do you pronounce birthrates?
Say BURTH-rayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝθˌreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːθˌreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birthrates?
Birthrates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BURTH). Broken into parts: BURTH · rayts.
Is birthrates 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 /ˈbɜːθˌreɪts/ (BURTH-rayts).