How to Pronounce Spoonbill

To pronounce "spoonbill", say SPOONB-ill — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

SPOONB-ill

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💡 Tip for remembering “spoonbill”

"spoonbill" has 2 syllables: spoonb-ill.

What does spoonbill mean?

noun

  1. Any of various large, long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, which also includes the ibises, that have a large, flat, spatulate bill.
  2. A species of fish, Polyodon spathula, native to the Mississippi/Ohio/Missouri river basin, or extinct close relatives.

Synonyms

paddlefish

Related words

roseateibisthreskiornithidswordbillibisbillspadebillwhimbrelsoftbill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoonbill"?▾

"Spoonbill" has 2 syllables: spoonb · ill.

What does "spoonbill" mean?▾

Spoonbill: Any of various large, long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, which also includes the ibises, that have a large, flat, spatulate bill.

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