How to pronounce flycatcher
Say it like FLY-kach-er. Flycatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- kach
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flycatcher 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.
- kachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flycatcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLY-kach-uh.
What does flycatcher mean?
- Any of many kinds of birds of the family Muscicapidae, of Africa, Europe, and Asia, that catch insects in flight; an Old World flycatcher.
- Any of many kinds of similar birds of various families, such as Tyrannidae (the New World flycatchers of the Americas), Tityridae, Stenostiridae, Monarchidae, Petroicidae, etc.
- A device for catching flies.
Where does flycatcher come from?
From fly + catcher.
Questions about saying flycatcher
How do you pronounce flycatcher?
Say FLY-kach-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪˌkætʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪˌkætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flycatcher?
Flycatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · kach · er.
Is flycatcher 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 /ˈflaɪˌkætʃə/ (FLY-kach-uh).