How to Pronounce Mockingbird

To pronounce "mockingbird", say MOCK-ingb-ird — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mockingbird”

"mockingbird" has 3 syllables: mock-ingb-ird. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does mockingbird mean?

noun

  1. A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

Synonyms

mocker

Words that rhyme with mockingbird

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

mockermimidmockbirdsongbirdcat-birdcatbirdbirdcall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mockingbird"?▾

"Mockingbird" has 3 syllables: mock · ingb · ird.

What is the IPA transcription of "mockingbird"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mockingbird" is /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/.

What does "mockingbird" mean?▾

Mockingbird: A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

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