How to Pronounce Lapwings

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

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LAPW-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “lapwings”

"lapwings" has 2 syllables: lapw-ings.

What does lapwings mean?

noun

  1. Any of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae within family Charadriidae.
  2. The tewit (Vanellus cristatus) (which is a type of lapwing in the first sense).

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How many syllables are in "lapwings"?▾

"Lapwings" has 2 syllables: lapw · ings.

What does "lapwings" mean?▾

Lapwings: Any of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae within family Charadriidae.

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