How to pronounce jarfly
Say it like JAR-fly. Jarfly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɑrflaɪ/JAR-fly
UK British/ˈdʒɑːflaɪ/JAH-fly
- JAR
- fly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jarfly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- flyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jarfly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAH-fly.
What does jarfly mean?
noun
- A cicada
Questions about saying jarfly
How do you pronounce jarfly?
Say JAR-fly. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑrflaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɑːflaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jarfly?
Jarfly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAR). Broken into parts: JAR · fly.
Is jarfly 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 /ˈdʒɑːflaɪ/ (JAH-fly).