How to Pronounce Birdlime

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “birdlime”

"birdlime" has 3 syllables: birdl-im-e.

What does birdlime 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.

verb

  1. To add birdlime to.

Related words

limebird-limelimetwiglime-twigbirdcallperchbirdfeed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "birdlime"?▾

"Birdlime" has 3 syllables: birdl · im · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "birdlime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "birdlime" is /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/.

What does "birdlime" mean?▾

Birdlime: A sticky substance smeared on branches to catch birds.

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