How to pronounce wirebird
Say it like WY-burd. Wirebird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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US American/ˈwaɪbɝd/WY-burd
UK British/ˈwaɪbɜːd/WY-burd
- WY
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wirebird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- burdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of wirebird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-burd.
What does wirebird mean?
noun
- The St Helena plover, Charadrius sanctaehelenae, endemic to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean, and the national bird of the island.
Where does wirebird come from?
From wire + bird.
Questions about saying wirebird
How do you pronounce wirebird?
Say WY-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪbɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wirebird?
Wirebird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · burd.
Is wirebird 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 /ˈwaɪbɜːd/ (WY-burd).