How to pronounce ibisbill
Say it like EYE-bis-bil. Ibisbill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- bis
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ibisbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ibisbill
American and British speakers say ibisbill in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪbɪsbɪl/ in the US and /ˈaɪbɪsbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-bis-bil.
What does ibisbill mean?
- Ibidorhyncha struthersii, a species of wading bird inhabiting the shingle riverbanks of the high plateau of Central Asia and the Himalayas.
Where does ibisbill come from?
From ibis + bill.
Questions about saying ibisbill
How do you pronounce ibisbill?
Say EYE-bis-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪbɪsbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈaɪbɪsbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ibisbill?
Ibisbill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · bis · bil.
Do Americans and Brits say ibisbill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪbɪsbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈaɪbɪsbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.