How to pronounce sunbird
Say it like SUHN-burd. Sunbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunbird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sunbird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHN-burd.
What does sunbird mean?
- A bird belonging to any of several species in the family Nectariniidae.
- A person, usually one who is retired, who travels from a warm climate to a colder one in the summer; one who oversummers elsewhere.
Where does sunbird come from?
From sun + bird.
Questions about saying sunbird
How do you pronounce sunbird?
Say SUHN-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunbird?
Sunbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · burd.
Is sunbird 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 /ˈsʌnˌbɜːd/ (SUHN-burd).