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toucan

/ˈtuːˌkæn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.36 in modern English

Syllables
tou-can
IPA
/ˈtuːˌkæn/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French toucan, borrowed from Old Tupi tukana, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *tũkãn, from Proto-Tupian *jɨokãn.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtuːˌkæn/
  • British English: /ˈtuːkən/

Inflected Forms

toucans (plural)

Derived Forms

toucanless toucanlike

Phrases

Ariel toucan citron-throated toucan toco toucan toucan barbet toucan crossing

Frequently Paired Words

hornbill toucanet Tucana

Questions

How do you pronounce toucan?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtuːˌkæn/.
What does toucan mean?
Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.
Where does toucan come from?
Borrowed from French toucan, borrowed from Old Tupi tukana, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *tũkãn, from Proto-Tupian *jɨokãn.

How to pronounce toucan

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