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