lightning bird

Questions

What does lightning bird mean?

A mythological creature in South African tribal folklore: a large, vampiric, black and white bird that can summon thunder and lightning and is said to consume blood and to seduce women in the form of a man.

How to pronounce lightning bird

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lightning bird”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “lightning bird”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “lightning bird” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.