How to Pronounce Birds

To pronounce "birds", say BIRDS — one syllable, IPA /bɜːdz/. 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

/bɜːdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “birds”

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

What does birds 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.

noun

  1. A prison sentence.

    “He’s doing bird.”

  2. A yardbird

Synonyms

blokechapguyavianfowlbroadchickdameporridgestretch

Words that rhyme with birds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

passwordswordscurdsgirdsthirdsherdshummingbirdssnowbirds

Related words

chickfowlbirdwatchbirdieraspberrysnortskirtshuttle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "birds"?▾

"Birds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "birds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "birds" is /bɜːdz/.

What does "birds" mean?▾

Birds: 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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