How to pronounce bluebird
Say it like BLOO-burd. Bluebird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluebird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of bluebird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLOO-burd.
What does bluebird mean?
- Any of various North American birds of the genus Sialia in the thrush family. Their plumage is blue or blue and red.
- Any of various African starlings of the genus Lamprotornis, family Sturnidae, having predominantly glossy blue plumage.
- An unexpectedly profitable or large deal that comes to a salesperson with minimal effort.
- Sunny and cloudless after a period of snowfall or rain.
- Sunny and cloudless generally.
Where does bluebird come from?
From blue + bird.
Questions about saying bluebird
How do you pronounce bluebird?
Say BLOO-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluebird?
Bluebird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · burd.
Is bluebird 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 /ˈbluːˌbɜːd/ (BLOO-burd).