How Do You Spell BLACKBIRD?

Pronunciation: [blˈakbɜːd] (IPA)

The word "blackbird" is spelled with the letters b-l-a-c-k-b-i-r-d, representing the sounds of the word /ˈblæk.bɜːd/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word shows that it is pronounced with a short 'a' sound in the first syllable, followed by a stressed 'i' sound in the second syllable. The 'ck' spelling represents the voiceless velar stop sound /k/, while the 'ir' spelling corresponds to the 'ɜː' vowel sound. The final 'd' sound is pronounced as a voiced alveolar stop.

BLACKBIRD Meaning and Definition

1. A blackbird refers to a medium-sized songbird belonging to the thrush family, Turdidae, typically found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Scientifically known as Turdus merula, blackbirds are known for their distinctive, predominantly black plumage, which gives them their name. Their feathers may possess traits of glossy iridescence, displaying an array of blue or green hues when exposed to sunlight. Adult males bear bright yellow irises and a yellow ring around their eyes, while females and juveniles have brownish-black feathers with hints of gray.

   Blackbirds frequently inhabit woodlands, gardens, parks, and hedgerows, where they build cup-shaped nests using twigs, grass, and mud, usually tucked away in dense vegetation. They are highly adaptable birds, capable of thriving in various environments. Renowned for their melodious, flute-like song, male blackbirds particularly showcase their vocal talents to attract mates and establish territories.

   These birds primarily feed on insects, earthworms, fruits, berries, and seeds, using their sharp beaks to extract their chosen food from the ground or trees. Their omnivorous diet allows them to adapt their feeding habits during different seasons. Although blackbirds are quite common and widespread, they play a significant ecological role as seed dispersers and insect predators, aiding in the maintenance of local biodiversity.

   Symbolically, blackbirds have been featured in folklore, literature, and song lyrics, often associated with mystery, transformation, and wealth of knowledge. Their presence often evokes a sense of spirituality and represents the interconnectedness of nature.

2. A species of singing-bird.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BLACKBIRD

• blackbery
• blackborad
• blackobard
• blackaid
• blackboad
• blackbored
• blackbord
• blackoard
• blackbard
• blackbaord
• blackburg
• balckbird
• blacckbird
• bleckbird
• Bleackbird
• blacbord
• blckbord

Etymology of BLACKBIRD

The word blackbird has its roots in Old English. It comes from the combination of the Old English words blæc (meaning dark or black) and brid (meaning bird). Over time, these two words merged and transformed into blackbird.

Similar spelling words for BLACKBIRD

• blackboard,
• black bead,
• black bread,
• blackbody,
• blackberry,
• black bile,
• black body,
• black friar,
• black birch,
• black bream,
• blackford,
• blackball,
• blackfriar,
• blackburn,
• black book,
• black pine,
• blackbuck,
• black bear,
• black buck,
• blackbeard,
• blackbeetle.

Plural form of BLACKBIRD is BLACKBIRDS

Conjugate verb Blackbird

CONDITIONAL

I would blackbird

you would blackbird

he/she/it would blackbird

we would blackbird

they would blackbird

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be blackbirding

you would be blackbirding

he/she/it would be blackbirding

we would be blackbirding

they would be blackbirding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have blackbird

you would have blackbird

he/she/it would have blackbird

we would have blackbird

they would have blackbird

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been blackbirding

you would have been blackbirding

he/she/it would have been blackbirding

we would have been blackbirding

they would have been blackbirding

FUTURE

I will blackbird

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they will blackbird

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be blackbirding

you will be blackbirding

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we will be blackbirding

they will be blackbirding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blackbirded

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they will have blackbirded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been blackbirding

you will have been blackbirding

he/she/it will have been blackbirding

we will have been blackbirding

they will have been blackbirding

IMPERATIVE

you blackbird

we let´s blackbird

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to blackbird

PAST

I blackbirded

you blackbirded

he/she/it blackbirded

we blackbirded

they blackbirded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was blackbirding

you were blackbirding

he/she/it was blackbirding

we were blackbirding

they were blackbirding

PAST PARTICIPLE

blackbirded

PAST PERFECT

I had blackbirded

you had blackbirded

he/she/it had blackbirded

we had blackbirded

they had blackbirded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been blackbirding

you had been blackbirding

he/she/it had been blackbirding

we had been blackbirding

they had been blackbirding

PRESENT

I blackbird

you blackbird

he/she/it blackbirds

we blackbird

they blackbird

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am blackbirding

you are blackbirding

he/she/it is blackbirding

we are blackbirding

they are blackbirding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

blackbirding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blackbirded

you have blackbirded

he/she/it has blackbirded

we have blackbirded

they have blackbirded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been blackbirding

you have been blackbirding

he/she/it has been blackbirding

we have been blackbirding

they have been blackbirding