How to Pronounce Gallows-bird

To pronounce "gallows-bird", say GALL-owsb-ird — 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

GALL-owsb-ird

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💡 Tip for remembering “gallows-bird”

"gallows-bird" has 3 syllables: gall-owsb-ird.

What does gallows-bird mean?

noun

  1. A person who deserves, or is likely, to be hanged.

Synonyms

hangdogwag-halter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gallows-bird"?▾

"Gallows-bird" has 3 syllables: gall · owsb · ird.

What does "gallows-bird" mean?▾

Gallows-bird: A person who deserves, or is likely, to be hanged.

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