How to pronounce wrybill
Say it like RY-bil. Wrybill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- bil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrybill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wrybill
American and British speakers say wrybill in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪbɪl/ in the US and /ˈraɪbɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-bil.
What does wrybill mean?
- Anarhynchus frontalis, a species of small bird in the plover family Charadriidae, unique in having a beak that is bent sideways, endemic to New Zealand.
Where does wrybill come from?
From wry + bill.
Questions about saying wrybill
How do you pronounce wrybill?
Say RY-bil. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪbɪl/. In British English it is /ˈraɪbɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrybill?
Wrybill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · bil.
Do Americans and Brits say wrybill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪbɪl/ and the British form is /ˈraɪbɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.