How to pronounce tropicbird
Say it like TROP-ik-burd. Tropicbird has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROP).
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- TROP
- ik
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tropicbird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- burdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of tropicbird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROP-ik-burd.
What does tropicbird mean?
- Any of the various seabirds of the order Phaethontiformes, typically found in the open ocean in the tropics
Where does tropicbird come from?
From tropic + bird.
Questions about saying tropicbird
How do you pronounce tropicbird?
Say TROP-ik-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑpɪkˌbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒpɪkˌbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tropicbird?
Tropicbird has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROP). Broken into parts: TROP · ik · burd.
Is tropicbird 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 /ˈtrɒpɪkˌbɜːd/ (TROP-ik-burd).