How to pronounce songbird
Say it like SAWNG-burd. Songbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG).
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- SAWNG
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Songbird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWNGSay 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 songbird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SONG-burd.
What does songbird mean?
- A bird having a melodious song or call.
- Any bird in the passerine suborder Passeri, which are distinguished by a more sophisticated vocal apparatus.
- A person, especially a woman, with a melodious voice.
Where does songbird come from?
From song + bird.
Questions about saying songbird
How do you pronounce songbird?
Say SAWNG-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in songbird?
Songbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG). Broken into parts: SAWNG · burd.
Is songbird 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 /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ (SONG-burd).