How to pronounce sheathbill
Say it like SHEETH-bil. Sheathbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEETH).
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- SHEETH
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheathbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sheathbill
American and British speakers say sheathbill in essentially the same way: /ˈʃiθbɪl/ in the US and /ˈʃiːθbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEETH-bil.
What does sheathbill mean?
- Either of two species of scavenging birds in the genus Chionis which breed only on the Antarctic Peninsula and subantarctic islands.
Where does sheathbill come from?
From sheath + bill.
Questions about saying sheathbill
How do you pronounce sheathbill?
Say SHEETH-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃiθbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːθbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheathbill?
Sheathbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEETH). Broken into parts: SHEETH · bil.
Do Americans and Brits say sheathbill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃiθbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːθbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.