How to pronounce thunderbirds
Say it like THUHN-der-burdz. Thunderbirds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN).
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- THUHN
- der
- burdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thunderbirds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- burdzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of thunderbirds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUHN-duh-burdz.
What does thunderbirds mean?
- plural of thunderbird How to pronounce thunderbird
Questions about saying thunderbirds
How do you pronounce thunderbirds?
Say THUHN-der-burdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌndɚˌbɝdz/. In British English it is /ˈθʌndəˌbɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thunderbirds?
Thunderbirds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHN). Broken into parts: THUHN · der · burdz.
Is thunderbirds 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 /ˈθʌndəˌbɜːdz/ (THUHN-duh-burdz).