How to pronounce sunbittern
Say it like SUHN-bih-tun. Sunbittern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌnbɪtən/SUHN-bih-tun
UK British/ˈsʌnbɪtən/SUHN-bih-tun
- SUHN
- bih
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunbittern 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sunbittern
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHN-bih-tun.
What does sunbittern mean?
noun
- Any member of species Eurypyga helias of birds found in the New World tropics, the sole member of the family Eurypygidae.
Where does sunbittern come from?
From sun + bittern.
Questions about saying sunbittern
How do you pronounce sunbittern?
Say SUHN-bih-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnbɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnbɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunbittern?
Sunbittern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · bih · tun.
Is sunbittern pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsʌnbɪtən/ (SUHN-bih-tun).