How to pronounce flyblown
Say it like FLY-blohn. Flyblown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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US American/ˈflaɪˌbloʊn/FLY-blohn
UK British/ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/FLY-blohn
- FLY
- blohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flyblown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- blohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of flyblown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLY-blohn.
What does flyblown mean?
adjective
- contaminated with flyblows
- tainted
- sordid, squalid
Questions about saying flyblown
How do you pronounce flyblown?
Say FLY-blohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪˌbloʊn/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flyblown?
Flyblown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · blohn.
Is flyblown pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/ (FLY-blohn).