How to Pronounce Passerine

To pronounce "passerine", say PASS-er-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpæsəɹaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpæsəɹaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “passerine”

"passerine" has 4 syllables: pass-er-in-e.

What does passerine mean?

noun

  1. Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to a passerine or perching bird.

Synonyms

passeriform

Related words

passeridanpasseriformnonpasserinepsittaciformpetroicidanseriformoscineinsessorial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "passerine"?▾

"Passerine" has 4 syllables: pass · er · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "passerine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "passerine" is /ˈpæsəɹaɪn/.

What does "passerine" mean?▾

Passerine: Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.

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