How to pronounce cranefly
Say it like KRAYN-fly. Cranefly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYN).
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- KRAYN
- fly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cranefly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- flyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cranefly
American and British speakers say cranefly in essentially the same way: /ˈkreɪnˌflaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkreɪnˌflaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAYN-fly.
What does cranefly mean?
- Any of various large flies of the suborder Tipulomorpha that have slender bodies and very long legs and that resemble giant mosquitoes.
Where does cranefly come from?
From crane (“bird”) + fly, from the resemblance of the insect's long, spindly legs to those of a crane.
Questions about saying cranefly
How do you pronounce cranefly?
Say KRAYN-fly. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪnˌflaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪnˌflaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cranefly?
Cranefly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAYN). Broken into parts: KRAYN · fly.
Do Americans and Brits say cranefly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkreɪnˌflaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkreɪnˌflaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.