How to Pronounce "kingfisher"
word
ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃɝ
KING-fish-er
kˈɪŋfɪʃɐ
KING-fish-uh
Definition
A kingfisher is a small brightly colored bird that lives near water and catches fish with its long beak.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃɝ
British English
kˈɪŋfɪʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KING-fish-er
UK
KING-fish-uh
Listen in Context
The kingfisher sits by the river waiting for fish.
A kingfisher has bright blue and orange feathers.
Children watched a kingfisher catch a fish.
It’s always exciting to spot a kingfisher when I go birdwatching.