How to pronounce kingbird
Say it like KING-burd. Kingbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
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- KING
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingbird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of kingbird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KING-burd.
What does kingbird mean?
- Any of various large insectivorous tyrant-flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus.
Where does kingbird come from?
From king + bird.
Questions about saying kingbird
How do you pronounce kingbird?
Say KING-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingbird?
Kingbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · burd.
Is kingbird 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 /ˈkɪŋˌbɜːd/ (KING-burd).