How to Pronounce "nighthawk"
word
ˈnaɪtˌhɔk
NYTE-hawk
nˈaɪthɔːk
NYTE-hawk
Definition
A 'nighthawk' is a type of bird that is active at night and eats insects. Informally, it can also refer to a person who stays up late or is active at night.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnaɪtˌhɔk
British English
nˈaɪthɔːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NYTE-hawk
UK
NYTE-hawk
Listen in Context
The nighthawk flies around at dusk looking for insects.
A nighthawk has large eyes to see in the dark.
Tom is a real nighthawk; he always stays up late.
I saw a nighthawk swooping low in the summer twilight.