How to pronounce fireflies
Say it like FY-er-flyze. Fireflies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- er
- flyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fireflies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- flyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fireflies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-uh-flyze.
What does fireflies mean?
- plural of firefly How to pronounce firefly
Questions about saying fireflies
How do you pronounce fireflies?
Say FY-er-flyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪɚˌflaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəˌflaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fireflies?
Fireflies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · er · flyze.
Is fireflies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfaɪəˌflaɪz/ (FY-uh-flyze).