How to pronounce lapwing
Say it like LAP-wing. Lapwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
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- LAP
- wing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapwing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lapwing
American and British speakers say lapwing in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-wing.
What does lapwing mean?
- Any of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae, within family Charadriidae.
- The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus).
Where does lapwing come from?
The modern form is influenced by folk etymology to resemble English wing.
Questions about saying lapwing
How do you pronounce lapwing?
Say LAP-wing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlæpwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapwing?
Lapwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · wing.
Do Americans and Brits say lapwing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlæpwɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.