The spelling of the word "Dunbird" is based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /dʌn bɜːrd/ with stress on the first syllable "dun". The "d" in "dun" is pronounced with a short "u" sound, while "n" sounds like "nn". The second part of the word, "bird", is pronounced with a long "e" sound, like "bɜːrd". Together, the word means dark or dull-colored bird, typically found in moorlands or open heaths.