How to Pronounce Sparrowhawk

To pronounce "sparrowhawk", say SPARR-owh-awk — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SPARR-owh-awk

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"sparrowhawk" has 3 syllables: sparr-owh-awk.

What does sparrowhawk mean?

noun

  1. A small falcon, Falco sparverius, the American kestrel or American sparrowhawk, that preys on grasshoppers and small animals, which is found in North and South America.

noun

  1. The Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, a small, short-winged European hawk that preys on smaller birds.
  2. A female such bird, a male being a musket.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sparrowhawk"?▾

"Sparrowhawk" has 3 syllables: sparr · owh · awk.

What does "sparrowhawk" mean?▾

Sparrowhawk: A small falcon, Falco sparverius, the American kestrel or American sparrowhawk, that preys on grasshoppers and small animals, which is found in North and South America.

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