How to pronounce firebird
Say it like FY-er-burd. Firebird has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firebird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of firebird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-burd.
What does firebird mean?
- A scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea). (This species is now classified as belonging to the cardinal family: Cardinalidae)
- A Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula).
- A vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus).
Where does firebird come from?
From fire + bird, so called because of their bright red or orange plumage.
Questions about saying firebird
How do you pronounce firebird?
Say FY-er-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firebird?
Firebird has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · burd.
Is firebird 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 /ˈfaɪəˌbɜːd/ (FY-uh-burd).