How to Pronounce Magpie

To pronounce "magpie", say MAGP-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “magpie”

"magpie" has 2 syllables: magp-ie. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does magpie mean?

noun

  1. One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae
  2. A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.

verb

  1. To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.
  2. To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.

Synonyms

Eurasian magpiemaggiepicapiepietchattergossipmottle

Words that rhyme with magpie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

scavengerwigeonfootpieeipfooterchatterboxcip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "magpie"?▾

"Magpie" has 2 syllables: magp · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "magpie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "magpie" is /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/.

What does "magpie" mean?▾

Magpie: One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae

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