How do you pronounce "birdie"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːdi/ (BURD-ee). In British English: /bˈɜːdi/ (B-ɜd). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːdi/ (BURD-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɜːdi/ (B-ɜd).

Is "birdie" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːdi/ (BURD-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɜːdi/ (B-ɜd).

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birdie

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/ˈbɝːdi/

BURD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːdbir·idie

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