How to pronounce sungrebe
Say it like SUHN-greeb. Sungrebe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- greeb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sungrebe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- greebKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sungrebe
American and British speakers say sungrebe in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnɡrib/ in the US and /ˈsʌnɡrib/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-greeb.
What does sungrebe mean?
- A species of aquatic bird, Heliornis fulica, in a monotypic genus of the family Heliornithidae, found in Central and South America.
Where does sungrebe come from?
From sun + grebe.
Questions about saying sungrebe
How do you pronounce sungrebe?
Say SUHN-greeb. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnɡrib/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnɡrib/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sungrebe?
Sungrebe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · greeb.
Do Americans and Brits say sungrebe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnɡrib/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnɡrib/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.