How to pronounce waxbill
Say it like WAKS-bil. Waxbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAKS).
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- WAKS
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxbill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waxbill
American and British speakers say waxbill in essentially the same way: /ˈwæksˌbɪl/ in the US and /ˈwæksˌbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAKS-bil.
What does waxbill mean?
- A member of any species in the genera Estrilda, Coccopygia, Brunhilda, Glaucestrilda, Amandava, Granatina, and Uraeginthus of the family Estrildidae of passerine birds.
Where does waxbill come from?
From wax + bill.
Questions about saying waxbill
How do you pronounce waxbill?
Say WAKS-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæksˌbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈwæksˌbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxbill?
Waxbill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAKS). Broken into parts: WAKS · bil.
Do Americans and Brits say waxbill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæksˌbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈwæksˌbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.