How to Pronounce Birther

To pronounce "birther", say BIRTH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɝθɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɝθɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “birther”

"birther" has 2 syllables: birth-er.

What does birther mean?

noun

  1. One who gives birth.
  2. (US politics) A believer in the conspiracy theory that Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2009–2017), was not born in that country, and therefore ineligible for the presidency under the United States Constitution (Article II, Section 1).

verb

  1. (US politics) To question the eligibility of a candidate for office or the location of one's birth.

Synonyms

laborlabourwoman

Related words

childbearerbegetterbiofatheronlybornbirthdombirthmother

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "birther"?▾

"Birther" has 2 syllables: birth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "birther"?▾

The IPA transcription of "birther" is /ˈbɝθɚ/.

What does "birther" mean?▾

Birther: One who gives birth.

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