To pronounce "nighthawk", say NIGHTH-awk — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nighthawk
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/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/
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"nighthawk" has 2 syllables: nighth-awk. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nighthawk" has 2 syllables: nighth · awk.
The IPA transcription of "nighthawk" is /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/.
Nighthawk: A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus.
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