How to pronounce redpoll
Say it like RED-pohl. Redpoll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/RED-pohl
UK British/ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/RED-pohl
- RED
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redpoll pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of redpoll
American and British speakers say redpoll in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/ in the US and /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-pohl.
What does redpoll mean?
noun
- Any of various finches in the genus Acanthis (syn. Carduelis), which have characteristic red markings on their heads.
Where does redpoll come from?
From red + poll.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- carduelis hornemanni
- carduelis flammea
Questions about saying redpoll
How do you pronounce redpoll?
Say RED-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redpoll?
Redpoll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · pohl.
Do Americans and Brits say redpoll the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdˌpoʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.