How to Pronounce Crossbill

To pronounce "crossbill", say CROSSB-ill — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɒsbɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkɹɒsbɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “crossbill”

"crossbill" has 2 syllables: crossb-ill. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

What does crossbill mean?

noun

  1. Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.
  2. A bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff, respecting the matter in question in that suit.

Words that rhyme with crossbill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

loxiaredcrossbeak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crossbill"?▾

"Crossbill" has 2 syllables: crossb · ill.

What is the IPA transcription of "crossbill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crossbill" is /ˈkɹɒsbɪl/.

What does "crossbill" mean?▾

Crossbill: Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.

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