How to Pronounce "housefly"
word
ˈhaʊsˌflaɪ
HOWS-fly
hˈaʊsflaɪ
HOWS-fly
Definition
A common small fly that is often found in homes, especially near food and garbage. Houseflies can carry germs and are known for being a household pest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊsˌflaɪ
British English
hˈaʊsflaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-fly
UK
HOWS-fly
Listen in Context
The housefly is sitting on the window.
A housefly can carry many germs.
Close the door to keep the houseflies out.
There’s a housefly buzzing around the kitchen again.