How to pronounce sheathbills
Say it like SHEETH-bilz. Sheathbills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEETH).
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- SHEETH
- bilz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheathbills 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.
- bilzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sheathbills
American and British speakers say sheathbills in essentially the same way: /ˈʃiθbɪlz/ in the US and /ˈʃiːθbɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEETH-bilz.
What does sheathbills mean?
- plural of sheathbill How to pronounce sheathbill
Questions about saying sheathbills
How do you pronounce sheathbills?
Say SHEETH-bilz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃiθbɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːθbɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheathbills?
Sheathbills has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEETH). Broken into parts: SHEETH · bilz.
Do Americans and Brits say sheathbills the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃiθbɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːθbɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.