How to pronounce blackbirds
Say it like BLAK-berdz. Blackbirds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- berdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackbirds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- berdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blackbirds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAK-budz.
What does blackbirds mean?
- plural of blackbird How to pronounce blackbird
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blackbird How to pronounce blackbird
Questions about saying blackbirds
How do you pronounce blackbirds?
Say BLAK-berdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækbɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈblækbədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackbirds?
Blackbirds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · berdz.
Is blackbirds 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 /ˈblækbədz/ (BLAK-budz).