How to pronounce waxwing
Say it like WAK-swing. Waxwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- swing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxwing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- swingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waxwing
American and British speakers say waxwing in essentially the same way: /ˈwækˌswɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwækˌswɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAK-swing.
What does waxwing mean?
- Any of several songbirds of the genus Bombycilla, having crested heads, and red tips to the wings.
Where does waxwing come from?
From wax + wing; so called from the wax-like tips to the secondary wing feathers.
Questions about saying waxwing
How do you pronounce waxwing?
Say WAK-swing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwækˌswɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwækˌswɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxwing?
Waxwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · swing.
Do Americans and Brits say waxwing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwækˌswɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwækˌswɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.