How to Pronounce Wood-pigeon

To pronounce "wood-pigeon", say WOODP-ig-eon — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

WOODP-ig-eon

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"wood-pigeon" has 3 syllables: woodp-ig-eon.

What does wood-pigeon mean?

noun

  1. The common wood pigeon, an Old World species of pigeon, Columba palumbus.
  2. Any of several related species of pigeon in the genus Columba.

Synonyms

common woodpigeonculvercushatquistzoozooNew Zealand pigeonkererukererū

Related words

pigeon-piepiotpewetwidgeonspightwhistle-pigpewitparrakeet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wood-pigeon"?▾

"Wood-pigeon" has 3 syllables: woodp · ig · eon.

What does "wood-pigeon" mean?▾

Wood-pigeon: The common wood pigeon, an Old World species of pigeon, Columba palumbus.

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