How to pronounce thornbill
Say it like THORN-bil. Thornbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THORN).
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- THORN
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thornbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thornbill
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAWN-bil.
What does thornbill mean?
- Any of the passerine birds of the genus Acanthiza, native to Australia.
- Any of the hummingbirds of the genera Chalcostigma and Ramphomicron, native to the Americas.
Where does thornbill come from?
From thorn + bill.
Questions about saying thornbill
How do you pronounce thornbill?
Say THORN-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈθoʊrnˌbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːnˌbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thornbill?
Thornbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THORN). Broken into parts: THORN · bil.
Is thornbill pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθɔːnˌbɪl/ (THAWN-bil).