How to Pronounce Bird-lime

To pronounce "bird-lime", say BIRDL-im-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BIRDL-im-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “bird-lime”

"bird-lime" has 3 syllables: birdl-im-e.

What does bird-lime mean?

noun

  1. A sticky substance smeared on branches to catch birds.
  2. (rhyming slang) Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bird-lime"?▾

"Bird-lime" has 3 syllables: birdl · im · e.

What does "bird-lime" mean?▾

Bird-lime: A sticky substance smeared on branches to catch birds.

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