How to Pronounce Hornbill

To pronounce "hornbill", say HORNB-ill — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɔːn.bɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hornbill”

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

What does hornbill mean?

noun

  1. Any of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horn. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.

Words that rhyme with hornbill

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

rhinocerosbucerotidhookbillbill-birdopenbillhook-billbristlebill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hornbill"?▾

"Hornbill" has 2 syllables: hornb · ill.

What is the IPA transcription of "hornbill"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hornbill" is /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/.

What does "hornbill" mean?▾

Hornbill: Any of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horn. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.

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