poorwill

Questions

What does poorwill mean?

nightjar (bird)

Where does poorwill come from?

Imitative of its note.

How to pronounce poorwill

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “poorwill”.
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 “poorwill”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “poorwill” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.