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