How to pronounce hoverflies
Say it like HUHV-er-flyze. Hoverflies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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- HUHV
- er
- flyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoverflies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 hoverflies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHV-uh-flyze.
What does hoverflies mean?
- plural of hoverfly How to pronounce hoverfly
Questions about saying hoverflies
How do you pronounce hoverflies?
Say HUHV-er-flyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvɚˌflaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌvəˌflaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoverflies?
Hoverflies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · er · flyze.
Is hoverflies 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 /ˈhʌvəˌflaɪz/ (HUHV-uh-flyze).