How to pronounce hornbills
Say it like HORN-bilz. Hornbills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN).
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- HORN
- bilz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornbills pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORNSay 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 hornbills
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWN-bilz.
What does hornbills mean?
- plural of hornbill How to pronounce hornbill
Questions about saying hornbills
How do you pronounce hornbills?
Say HORN-bilz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnˌbɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnˌbɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornbills?
Hornbills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN). Broken into parts: HORN · bilz.
Is hornbills pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːnˌbɪlz/ (HAWN-bilz).