To pronounce "whip-poor-will", say WHIPP-oorw-ill — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
whip-poor-will
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WHIPP-oorw-ill
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"whip-poor-will" has 3 syllables: whipp-oorw-ill.
"Whip-poor-will" has 3 syllables: whipp · oorw · ill.
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