How to pronounce hummingbirds
Say it like HUHM-ing-burdz. Hummingbirds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM).
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- HUHM
- ing
- burdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hummingbirds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- burdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of hummingbirds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHM-ing-burdz.
What does hummingbirds mean?
- plural of hummingbird How to pronounce hummingbird
Questions about saying hummingbirds
How do you pronounce hummingbirds?
Say HUHM-ing-burdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝdz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHM). Broken into parts: HUHM · ing · burdz.
Is hummingbirds 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 /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːdz/ (HUHM-ing-burdz).