How to pronounce shorebird
Say it like SHOR-burd. Shorebird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorebird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of shorebird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-burd.
What does shorebird mean?
- A bird, or species of birds, that is found near the edge of bodies of water.
Where does shorebird come from?
From shore + bird.
Questions about saying shorebird
How do you pronounce shorebird?
Say SHOR-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorebird?
Shorebird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · burd.
Is shorebird 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 /ˈʃɔːˌbɜːd/ (SHAW-burd).