How to pronounce nightfowl
Say it like NYTE-fowl. Nightfowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- fowl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightfowl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fowlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of nightfowl
American and British speakers say nightfowl in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtfaʊl/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtfaʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-fowl.
What does nightfowl mean?
- Any of various birds active during the nighttime or associated with night; a nocturnal bird.
Where does nightfowl come from?
From night + fowl.
Questions about saying nightfowl
How do you pronounce nightfowl?
Say NYTE-fowl. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtfaʊl/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtfaʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightfowl?
Nightfowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · fowl.
Do Americans and Brits say nightfowl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtfaʊl/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtfaʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.