How to pronounce openbill
Say it like OH-pun-bil. Openbill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- pun
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Openbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of openbill
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-pun-bil.
What does openbill mean?
- Either of two species of bird in the genus Anastomus of the stork family Ciconiidae, with a distinctive gap between the mandibles of the closed bill.
Where does openbill come from?
From open + bill.
Questions about saying openbill
How do you pronounce openbill?
Say OH-pun-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpənbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpənbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in openbill?
Openbill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · pun · bil.
Is openbill pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊpənbɪl/ (OH-pun-bil).