To pronounce "shorebird", say SHOR-eb-ird — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHOR-eb-ird
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"shorebird" has 3 syllables: shor-eb-ird. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.
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"Shorebird" has 3 syllables: shor · eb · ird.
Shorebird: A bird, or species of birds, that is found near the edge of bodies of water.
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