How to pronounce ladybug
Say it like LAY-dee-buhg. Ladybug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
- LAY
- dee
- buhg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladybug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ladybug
American and British speakers say ladybug in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡ/ in the US and /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-dee-bug.
What does ladybug mean?
- Synonym of ladybird.
Where does ladybug come from?
From lady + bug, the “lady” here referring to Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ladybird
- ladybeetle
- lady beetle
- ladybird beetle
Questions about saying ladybug
How do you pronounce ladybug?
Say LAY-dee-buhg. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladybug?
Ladybug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · dee · buhg.
Do Americans and Brits say ladybug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡ/ and the British form is /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.