How to pronounce killdeer
Say it like KIL-deer. Killdeer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
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- KIL
- deer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Killdeer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of killdeer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIL-deer.
What does killdeer mean?
- A North American plover (Charadrius vociferus) with a distinctive cry and territorial behavior that includes feigning injury to attract predators and spare the young in the nest.
Where does killdeer come from?
Imitative of the bird's call.
Questions about saying killdeer
How do you pronounce killdeer?
Say KIL-deer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪldɪr/. In British English it is /ˈkɪldɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in killdeer?
Killdeer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · deer.
Is killdeer 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 /ˈkɪldɪə/ (KIL-deer).