How to Pronounce Bird

To pronounce "bird", say BIRD — one syllable, IPA /bɜd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɜd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bird”

"bird" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: burd, byrd — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bird mean?

noun

  1. A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

    “Ducks and sparrows are birds.”

  2. A man, fellow.

verb

  1. To observe or identify wild birds in their natural environment.
  2. To catch or shoot birds.

Synonyms

blokechapguyavianfowlbroadchickdame

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Words that rhyme with bird

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

absurdspurredstirredconferredinterrednerddemurredpurredpreferreddeferredinferredconcurred

Related words

chickfowlbirdwatchbirdieraspberrysnortskirtshuttle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bird"?▾

"Bird" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bird"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bird" is /bɜd/.

What does "bird" mean?▾

Bird: A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

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