How to pronounce budgerigar
Say it like BUHJ-uh-ree-gar. Budgerigar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce budgerigar. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHJ
- uh
- ree
- gar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Budgerigar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- garGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of budgerigar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHJ-uh-ree-gah.
What does budgerigar mean?
- A species of small green parakeet, Melopsittacus undulatus, native to inland Australia; a common cagebird throughout the world and bred in many color varieties.
Where does budgerigar come from?
Possibly an alteration of Gamilaraay gijirrigaa; change of initial syllable unexplained though possibly from Aboriginal Pidgin English budgeree.
Questions about saying budgerigar
How do you pronounce budgerigar?
Say BUHJ-uh-ree-gar. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌdʒəriˌɡɑr/. In British English it is /ˈbʌdʒəriˌɡɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in budgerigar?
Budgerigar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ). Broken into parts: BUHJ · uh · ree · gar.
Is budgerigar 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 /ˈbʌdʒəriˌɡɑː/ (BUHJ-uh-ree-gah).