Pronunciation guide
How to say “Bird” in Tamil
Say “paṟavai”. Written பறவை in Tamil.
பறவை
Say it: “paṟavai”
Formal notation: paṟavai
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
pa·ṟa·vai
Saying “Bird” in Tamil — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Bird" in Tamil?
Say "paṟavai" — broken into syllables: pa-ṟa-vai. The native spelling is பறவை.
What is the simplest way to say "Bird" in Tamil?
The most common Tamil word for "bird" is பறவை, pronounced "paṟavai". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "paṟavai" the same as "paṟavai"?
Yes. "paṟavai" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "paṟavai" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Bird" in Tamil?
Yes — common alternates include: Paravai. பறவை is the most widely understood.
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