To pronounce "waxwing", say WAXW-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"waxwing" has 2 syllables: waxw-ing. It rhymes with backswing, if that helps it stick.
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"Waxwing" has 2 syllables: waxw · ing.
Waxwing: Any of several songbirds of the genus Bombycilla, having crested heads, and red tips to the wings.
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