How to pronounce catchfly
Say it like KACH-fly. Catchfly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH).
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- KACH
- fly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catchfly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- flyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of catchfly
American and British speakers say catchfly in essentially the same way: /ˈkætʃflaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkætʃflaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KACH-fly.
What does catchfly mean?
- Any of several plants, mostly in tribe Sileneae, that have sticky leaves on which flies become stuck; especially, the silenes or campions.
Where does catchfly come from?
From catch + fly.
Questions about saying catchfly
How do you pronounce catchfly?
Say KACH-fly. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætʃflaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkætʃflaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catchfly?
Catchfly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH). Broken into parts: KACH · fly.
Do Americans and Brits say catchfly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætʃflaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkætʃflaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.