How to pronounce buzzards
Say it like BUHZ-erdz. Buzzards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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US American/ˈbʌzɚdz/BUHZ-erdz
UK British/ˈbʌzədz/BUHZ-udz
- BUHZ
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHZ-udz.
What does buzzards mean?
noun
- plural of buzzard How to pronounce buzzard
Questions about saying buzzards
How do you pronounce buzzards?
Say BUHZ-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzards?
Buzzards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · erdz.
Is buzzards 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 /ˈbʌzədz/ (BUHZ-udz).