How to Pronounce Oilbird

To pronounce "oilbird", say OILB-ird — 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

OILB-ird

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💡 Tip for remembering “oilbird”

"oilbird" has 2 syllables: oilb-ird.

What does oilbird mean?

noun

  1. Steatornis caripensis, a nocturnal South American bird related to the nightjars that feeds on the fruit of the oil palm and tropical laurels.

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How many syllables are in "oilbird"?▾

"Oilbird" has 2 syllables: oilb · ird.

What does "oilbird" mean?▾

Oilbird: Steatornis caripensis, a nocturnal South American bird related to the nightjars that feeds on the fruit of the oil palm and tropical laurels.

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