How to Pronounce "bluebottle"
word
ˈbɫuˌbɔtəɫ
BLOO-baw-tuhl
blˈuːbɒtəl
bloo-BOT-uhl
Definition
A 'bluebottle' most commonly refers to a large blue-green fly, but it can also mean a blue-colored bottle. In some areas, it can refer to a type of jellyfish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫuˌbɔtəɫ
British English
blˈuːbɒtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOO-baw-tuhl
UK
bloo-BOT-uhl
Listen in Context
A bluebottle landed on my sandwich.
He collects old bluebottle jars.
A bluebottle was buzzing around the window.
Watch out for bluebottles at the picnic—they land on food very quickly.