How to Pronounce Windscreen

To pronounce "windscreen", say WINDSCR-een — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪn(d)skɹiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈwɪn(d)skɹiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “windscreen”

"windscreen" has 2 syllables: windscr-een.

What does windscreen mean?

noun

  1. A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front of a vehicle in order to protect its occupants from the wind and weather

    “Oh no! A vandal has just smashed our windscreen! Susan, can you go and call the insurance company?”

  2. A cover for a microphone to exclude airy noises such as wind and breathing.

verb

  1. To install a windscreen on.

Synonyms

windshield

Related words

windshieldautomotivewindowpanedomeumbrellawiperglass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "windscreen"?▾

"Windscreen" has 2 syllables: windscr · een.

What is the IPA transcription of "windscreen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "windscreen" is /ˈwɪn(d)skɹiːn/.

What does "windscreen" mean?▾

Windscreen: A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front of a vehicle in order to protect its occupants from the wind and weather

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