How to pronounce bilby
Say it like BIL-bee. Bilby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bilby
American and British speakers say bilby in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪlbi/ in the US and /ˈbɪlbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-bee.
What does bilby mean?
- An Australian desert marsupial of the only extant species Macrotis lagotis with distinctive large ears and approximately the size of a rabbit.
Where does bilby come from?
Borrowed from Gamilaraay bilbi.
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Words that rhyme with bilby
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Questions about saying bilby
How do you pronounce bilby?
Say BIL-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlbi/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilby?
Bilby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say bilby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪlbi/ and the British form is /ˈbɪlbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.