towhee

Questions

How do you pronounce towhee?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtoʊhiː/.

What does towhee mean?

Any of several species of birds of the genera Pipilo and Melozone.

Where does towhee come from?

Imitative of the call of the eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus.

How to pronounce towhee

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