nightingale

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: night-in-gale (3)

English Definition

A small European songbird noted for its beautiful melodious song, especially at night.

Example Sentence

We heard the song of a nightingale in the woods at night.

US IPA /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
UK IPA /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/