How to pronounce buzzard
Say it like BUHZ-erd. Buzzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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- BUHZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHZ-ud.
What does buzzard mean?
- Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.
- Any scavenging bird, such as the American black vulture (Coragyps atratus) or the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura).
- Synonym of double bogey.
- A bastard.
Where does buzzard come from?
From Middle English bosart, from Anglo-Norman buisart, from Old French busart, busard, a derivative ( + -ard) of Old French buison, buson (French buse), possibly from Latin būteō (“hawk”).
Questions about saying buzzard
How do you pronounce buzzard?
Say BUHZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzard?
Buzzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · erd.
Is buzzard 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 /ˈbʌzəd/ (BUHZ-ud).