Proper Pronunciation Guide

birthday

[bɝθ de͜i]

Tips:

  • Be sure to pronounce the letters “th” as the unvoiced fricative
    /θ/—and not as
    /t/.
  • Be sure to pronounce the letters “ir” as the pure R-Vowel
    /ɝ/ —and not as
    /ʌ/.

Practice Sentences:

Today is Benjamin's birthday!
Happy birthday, Ed!
Bertha and Bert have their birthdays on Thursday.
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