How to Pronounce Hornbills

To pronounce "hornbills", say HORNB-ills — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

HORNB-ills

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💡 Tip for remembering “hornbills”

"hornbills" has 2 syllables: hornb-ills. It rhymes with chills and thrills, if that helps it stick.

What does hornbills 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 hornbills

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chillsthrillsfillsfrillsfoothillspillsgillsstillssillsdaffodilsdillsinstills

Related words

bucerotidaenightjarscurlewsgreenshankredshankbinturongbushbuckbulbul

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hornbills"?▾

"Hornbills" has 2 syllables: hornb · ills.

What does "hornbills" mean?▾

Hornbills: 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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