How to pronounce wildfowl
Say it like WYLD-fowl. Wildfowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wildfowl. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WYLD
- fowl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildfowl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fowlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of wildfowl
American and British speakers say wildfowl in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/ in the US and /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYLD-fowl.
What does wildfowl mean?
- Any wild bird such as ducks, geese or swans.
- To hunt wildfowl.
Where does wildfowl come from?
From wild + fowl.
Questions about saying wildfowl
How do you pronounce wildfowl?
Say WYLD-fowl. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildfowl?
Wildfowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · fowl.
Do Americans and Brits say wildfowl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.