How Do You Spell TAMISBIRD?
Pronunciation: [tˈamɪsbˌɜːd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "tamisbird" has caused confusion due to its unusual phonetic makeup. The correct pronunciation can be better understood by breaking it down through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). /təˈmɪzbɜrd/ - this word contains the vowel sound /ɜ/ which can be difficult to recognize for non-native speakers. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa /ə/ followed by the fricative consonant /z/. The second syllable starts with the short "i" sound /ɪ/ and ends with the voiced consonant cluster /-rd/.
