How to pronounce firebirds
Say it like FY-er-burdz. Firebirds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- burdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firebirds 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.
- burdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of firebirds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-burdz.
What does firebirds mean?
- plural of firebird How to pronounce firebird
Questions about saying firebirds
How do you pronounce firebirds?
Say FY-er-burdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌbɝdz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌbɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firebirds?
Firebirds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · burdz.
Is firebirds 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 /ˈfaɪəˌbɜːdz/ (FY-uh-burdz).