To pronounce "half-birthday", say HALFB-irthd-ay — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
half-birthday
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HALFB-irthd-ay
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"half-birthday" has 3 syllables: halfb-irthd-ay.
"Half-birthday" has 3 syllables: halfb · irthd · ay.
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