How to pronounce frigatebird
Say it like FRIG-ut-burd. Frigatebird has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIG).
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- FRIG
- ut
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frigatebird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of frigatebird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRIG-ut-burd.
What does frigatebird mean?
- Any of five species of bird in the genus Fregata, the only genus in the family Fregatidae.
Where does frigatebird come from?
From frigate + bird, a partial calque of translingual Fregata.
Questions about saying frigatebird
How do you pronounce frigatebird?
Say FRIG-ut-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪɡətˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪɡətˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frigatebird?
Frigatebird has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIG). Broken into parts: FRIG · ut · burd.
Is frigatebird 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 /ˈfrɪɡətˌbɜːd/ (FRIG-ut-burd).