How to pronounce seabird
Say it like SEE-burd. Seabird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsibɝd/SEE-burd
UK British/ˈsiːbɜːd/SEE-burd
- SEE
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seabird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- burdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of seabird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-burd.
What does seabird mean?
noun
- Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.
Where does seabird come from?
From sea + bird.
Questions about saying seabird
How do you pronounce seabird?
Say SEE-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsibɝd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seabird?
Seabird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · burd.
Is seabird 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 /ˈsiːbɜːd/ (SEE-burd).