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