How to pronounce whimbrel
Say it like WIM-brurl. Whimbrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- brurl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whimbrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- brurlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of whimbrel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIM-brurl.
What does whimbrel mean?
- A large migratory wading bird, Numenius phaeopus, of the family Scolopacidae, with a long downcurved bill.
Where does whimbrel come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps from whimper + -el, alluding to the sound of its cry.
Questions about saying whimbrel
How do you pronounce whimbrel?
Say WIM-brurl. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmbrɝl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmbrɜːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whimbrel?
Whimbrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · brurl.
Is whimbrel 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 /ˈwɪmbrɜːl/ (WIM-brurl).