How to Pronounce Night-owl

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

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Syllables

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Letters

NIGHT-owl

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"night-owl" has 2 syllables: night-owl.

What does night-owl mean?

noun

  1. An owl (order Strigiformes) that is nocturnal.
  2. One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

Synonyms

night personnighthawk

Antonyms

day larkearly birdlarkmorning person

Related words

night-skynightskynightschoolday-sightlatewakefullmooncrepusclehalfmoon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "night-owl"?▾

"Night-owl" has 2 syllables: night · owl.

What does "night-owl" mean?▾

Night-owl: An owl (order Strigiformes) that is nocturnal.

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