How to Pronounce Oxpecker

To pronounce "oxpecker", say OXP-eck-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OXP-eck-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “oxpecker”

"oxpecker" has 3 syllables: oxp-eck-er.

What does oxpecker mean?

noun

  1. Either of two species of passerine bird in the genus Buphagus, in the monotypic family Buphagidae, endemic to sub-Saharan African savannah.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "oxpecker"?▾

"Oxpecker" has 3 syllables: oxp · eck · er.

What does "oxpecker" mean?▾

Oxpecker: Either of two species of passerine bird in the genus Buphagus, in the monotypic family Buphagidae, endemic to sub-Saharan African savannah.

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