How to Pronounce Hummingbird

To pronounce "hummingbird", say HUMM-ingb-ird — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hummingbird”

"hummingbird" has 3 syllables: humm-ingb-ird. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does hummingbird mean?

noun

  1. Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

Words that rhyme with hummingbird

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hummingbird"?▾

"Hummingbird" has 3 syllables: humm · ingb · ird.

What is the IPA transcription of "hummingbird"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hummingbird" is /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/.

What does "hummingbird" mean?▾

Hummingbird: Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

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