How to Pronounce "butterflies in your stomach"
expression
BUH-ter-flyz in yer STUH-muk
BUT-uh-flyz in yaw STUH-muk
Definition
A feeling of nervousness or excitement in your stomach, often before an important event or when you're anxious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbətɝˌfɫaɪz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈstəmək
British English
bˈʌtəflˌaɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /stˈʌmək
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-ter-flyz in yer STUH-muk
UK
BUT-uh-flyz in yaw STUH-muk
Listen in Context
I had butterflies in my stomach before my exam.
She got butterflies in her stomach before giving her speech.
Do you ever feel butterflies in your stomach before a big event?
I always get butterflies in my stomach when I meet someone new.