parson bird

Questions

How do you pronounce parson bird?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɑɹsən ˌbɝd/.

What does parson bird mean?

Synonym of tui (“a species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand”).

Where does parson bird come from?

From the two tufts of white feathers at the bird’s throat which resemble a parson’s clerical collar.

How to pronounce parson bird

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “parson bird”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpɑɹsən ˌbɝd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “parson bird”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “parson bird” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.