How to Pronounce Hawks

To pronounce "hawks", say HAWKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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HAWKS

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noun

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
“It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world.”
Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon

verb

To hunt with a hawk.
To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.
“to hawk at flies”

noun

A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.

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How many syllables are in "hawks"?▾

"Hawks" has one syllable.

What does "hawks" mean?▾

Hawks: A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

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