How to Pronounce Yellowlegs

To pronounce "yellowlegs", say YELL-owl-egs — 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

YELL-owl-egs

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💡 Tip for remembering “yellowlegs”

"yellowlegs" has 3 syllables: yell-owl-egs.

What does yellowlegs mean?

noun

  1. Either of two species of shorebirds, of the genus Tringa, that have yellow legs

Related words

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How many syllables are in "yellowlegs"?▾

"Yellowlegs" has 3 syllables: yell · owl · egs.

What does "yellowlegs" mean?▾

Yellowlegs: Either of two species of shorebirds, of the genus Tringa, that have yellow legs

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