How to pronounce crossbills
Say it like KRAWS-bilz. Crossbills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- bilz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossbills 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.
- bilzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crossbills
American and British speakers say crossbills in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔsˌbɪlz/ in the US and /ˈkrɒsˌbɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROS-bilz.
What does crossbills mean?
- plural of crossbill How to pronounce crossbill
Questions about saying crossbills
How do you pronounce crossbills?
Say KRAWS-bilz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌbɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsˌbɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossbills?
Crossbills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · bilz.
Do Americans and Brits say crossbills the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔsˌbɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɒsˌbɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.