How to Pronounce Killdeer

To pronounce "killdeer", say KILLD-eer — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪldɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɪldɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “killdeer”

"killdeer" has 2 syllables: killd-eer.

What does killdeer mean?

noun

  1. A North American plover (Charadrius vociferus) with a distinctive cry and territorial behavior that includes feigning injury to distract interlopers from the nest.

Related words

kildeerploverkill-deerkilldeekildeegroundling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "killdeer"?▾

"Killdeer" has 2 syllables: killd · eer.

What is the IPA transcription of "killdeer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "killdeer" is /ˈkɪldɪə/.

What does "killdeer" mean?▾

Killdeer: A North American plover (Charadrius vociferus) with a distinctive cry and territorial behavior that includes feigning injury to distract interlopers from the nest.

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