How to Pronounce "ladybird"
word
ˈɫeɪdiˌbɝd
LAY-dee-burd
lˈeɪdɪbˌɜːd
LAY-di-berd
Definition
A small, round, brightly colored beetle, often red with black spots, that is helpful to gardens because it eats pests.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪdiˌbɝd
British English
lˈeɪdɪbˌɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-dee-burd
UK
LAY-di-berd
Listen in Context
A ladybird is sitting on the leaf.
Children like to watch the ladybird crawl.
The ladybird has bright red wings.
Wow, there's a ladybird on your shoulder!