How to pronounce flyleaf
Say it like FLY-leef. Flyleaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- leef
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flyleaf 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.
- leefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flyleaf
American and British speakers say flyleaf in essentially the same way: /ˈflaɪˌlif/ in the US and /ˈflaɪˌliːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLY-leef.
What does flyleaf mean?
- A blank leaf at the front or back of a book.
- Especially, the free portion of an endpaper.
Where does flyleaf come from?
From fly + leaf.
Questions about saying flyleaf
How do you pronounce flyleaf?
Say FLY-leef. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪˌlif/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪˌliːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flyleaf?
Flyleaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · leef.
Do Americans and Brits say flyleaf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflaɪˌlif/ and the British form is /ˈflaɪˌliːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.