How to Pronounce Peafowl

To pronounce "peafowl", say PEAF-owl — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpiːˌfaʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peafowl”

"peafowl" has 2 syllables: peaf-owl. It rhymes with scowl and howl, if that helps it stick.

What does peafowl mean?

noun

  1. A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

Synonyms

peacock

Words that rhyme with peafowl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scowlhowlfoulgrowlprowlfowlcowlcrowlowljowlsoulewaterfowl

Related words

pavopeacockpajockpea-pheasantpeacock-pheasantpeahenpavonepheasant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peafowl"?▾

"Peafowl" has 2 syllables: peaf · owl.

What is the IPA transcription of "peafowl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peafowl" is /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/.

What does "peafowl" mean?▾

Peafowl: A pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

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