How to Pronounce Button-quail

To pronounce "button-quail", say BUTT-onq-uail — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

BUTT-onq-uail

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"button-quail" has 3 syllables: butt-onq-uail.

What does button-quail mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.

Synonyms

hemipode

Related words

buttonquailturnicidquailquitquail-dovequaketailquailfinch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "button-quail"?▾

"Button-quail" has 3 syllables: butt · onq · uail.

What does "button-quail" mean?▾

Button-quail: Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.

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