How to pronounce crowbill
Say it like KROH-bil. Crowbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crowbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crowbill
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-bil.
What does crowbill mean?
- A kind of forceps for extracting bullets, etc., from wounds.
Where does crowbill come from?
From crow (“bird of the genus Corvus”) + bill (“beak of a bird”).
Questions about saying crowbill
How do you pronounce crowbill?
Say KROH-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊˌbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crowbill?
Crowbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · bil.
Is crowbill pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrəʊbɪl/ (KROH-bil).