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bird
Definition:
(nou) warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings (nou) the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food (nou) informal terms for a (young) woman (nou) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt (nou) badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
Phonetic Transcription:
bɜːd
Examples:
This is a common and confiding bird of primary and secondary forest.
Each plant and bird species is very lifelike.
Many of the bird species are uncommon or rare in the region.
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Common mistakes of bird pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners mispronounce "bird" by using the vowel sound from "bed" instead of the correct sound /ɜː/ (UK) or /ɜr/ (US). Tip: Focus on the vowel sound in "her" for clarity.
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers omit the "r" sound, saying "bid" instead of "bird". This is common in non-rhotic accents. Tip: Practice pronouncing the "r" clearly by elongating it in "bird".
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might stress the second syllable, saying "bir-d" instead of the correct single-syllable pronunciation /bɜːrd/ (UK) or /bɜrd/ (US). Tip: Remember that "bird" is a one-syllable word; keep the stress on the vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "bird" with an exaggerated "d" sound, making it sound like "baird". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common mistake is to pronounce "bird" with an extra vowel sound at the end, such as "bir-de". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on ending with the "d" sound without adding extra vowels.