How to Pronounce Osprey

To pronounce "osprey", say OSPR-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒspɹeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɒspɹeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “osprey”

"osprey" has 2 syllables: ospr-ey.

What does osprey mean?

noun

  1. A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

    “1594, I will provide thee of a princely osprey. — Peele, Battle of Alcazar”

  2. Aigrette (ornamental feather)

Synonyms

fish eaglemisnomerfish hawkorfrayossifrageosspringer

Related words

ossifrageosprayseahawkbuzzardet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "osprey"?▾

"Osprey" has 2 syllables: ospr · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "osprey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "osprey" is /ˈɒspɹeɪ/.

What does "osprey" mean?▾

Osprey: A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

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