How to Pronounce "butterflies"
word
/ˈbətɝˌfɫaɪz/
BUH-dur-flyz
/bˈʌtəflˌaɪz/
BUH-tuh-flyz
Definition
Butterflies are colorful insects with large wings. The word can also describe a nervous, fluttery feeling in your stomach, especially before something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbətɝˌfɫaɪz/
British English
/bˈʌtəflˌaɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-dur-flyz
UK
BUH-tuh-flyz
Listen in Context
There are many butterflies in the garden.
The butterflies have bright colors.
My sister loves watching butterflies.
I always get butterflies before a test.