How to pronounce redbird
Say it like RED-burd. Redbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redbird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of redbird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RED-bud.
What does redbird mean?
- Any of several unrelated American songbirds having red plumage.
- Synonym of red tanager.
- Synonym of northern cardinal.
Where does redbird come from?
From red + bird.
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Questions about saying redbird
How do you pronounce redbird?
Say RED-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redbird?
Redbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · burd.
Is redbird 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 /ˈrɛdbəd/ (RED-bud).