How to pronounce crossbill
Say it like KRAWS-bil. Crossbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crossbill
American and British speakers say crossbill in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔsˌbɪl/ in the US and /ˈkrɒsˌbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-bil.
What does crossbill mean?
- Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.
- A bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff, respecting the matter in question in that suit.
Where does crossbill come from?
From cross + bill.
Questions about saying crossbill
How do you pronounce crossbill?
Say KRAWS-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossbill?
Crossbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · bil.
Do Americans and Brits say crossbill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔsˌbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒsˌbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.