How to Pronounce "butterfly"
word
/ˈbətɝˌfɫaɪ/
BUH-dur-fly
/bˈʌtəflˌaɪ/
BUH-tuh-fly
Definition
A butterfly is an insect with colorful wings and a thin body, known for flying during the day and for undergoing a transformation from a caterpillar.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbətɝˌfɫaɪ/
British English
/bˈʌtəflˌaɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-dur-fly
UK
BUH-tuh-fly
Listen in Context
A butterfly is sitting on the flower.
The butterfly has blue and yellow wings.
Children love watching butterflies in the garden.
Did you know a butterfly starts life as a caterpillar?