To pronounce "birthday", say BIRTHD-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/
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"birthday" has 2 syllables: birthd-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Birthday" has 2 syllables: birthd · ay.
The IPA transcription of "birthday" is /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/.
Birthday: The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.
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