How to pronounce yardbirds
Say it like YARD-berdz. Yardbirds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD).
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- YARD
- berdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yardbirds 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.
- berdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of yardbirds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHD-budz.
What does yardbirds mean?
- plural of yardbird How to pronounce yardbird
Questions about saying yardbirds
How do you pronounce yardbirds?
Say YARD-berdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrdbɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːdbədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yardbirds?
Yardbirds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD). Broken into parts: YARD · berdz.
Is yardbirds 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 /ˈjɑːdbədz/ (YAHD-budz).