How Do You Spell BIRCHARD?
Pronunciation: [bˈɜːt͡ʃəd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "birchard" is unique and can be confusing for some people. The word is pronounced as /bɜːrʃərd/ with the stress on the first syllable. The sound "ir" is pronounced as "er" and the following "ch" is pronounced as "sh". The final "ard" is pronounced as it is written, with emphasis on the "ar" sound. Birchard is actually a surname and might have been originated from Old English "berc" meaning "birch tree" and "heard" meaning "hardy" or "brave".
