How to pronounce yardbird
Say it like YARD-burd. Yardbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD).
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- YARD
- burd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yardbird pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- burdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of yardbird
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHD-bud.
What does yardbird mean?
- A chicken.
- A person who is imprisoned.
- A soldier who is required to perform menial work on the grounds of a military base.
Where does yardbird come from?
From yard + bird. Attested since 1956 in the sense of ‘convict,’ derived from the idea of prison yards.
Questions about saying yardbird
How do you pronounce yardbird?
Say YARD-burd. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrdbɝd/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːdbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yardbird?
Yardbird has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD). Broken into parts: YARD · burd.
Is yardbird 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 /ˈjɑːdbəd/ (YAHD-bud).