American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'butterfly' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "butterfly" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "butterfly"

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Simple pronunciation
buh-der-flai
IPA transcription
/ˈbə.ɾɚˌflaɪ/
Word frequency
6,747th

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What does "butterfly" mean?

  1. 1.an insect with large, often colorful wings
  2. 2.a swimming stroke performed on the chest with both arms moving symmetrically

Examples of "butterfly" in a sentence

  • I saw a beautiful butterfly in the garden.
  • The monarch butterfly migrates long distances.
  • She dressed as a butterfly for Halloween.

How common is "butterfly"?

Butterfly is the 6,747th most common word in English.

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