How to pronounce ladybugs
Say it like LAY-dee-buhgz. Ladybugs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- dee
- buhgz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladybugs 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.
- buhgzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ladybugs
American and British speakers say ladybugs in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡz/ in the US and /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-dee-buhgz.
What does ladybugs mean?
- plural of ladybug How to pronounce ladybug
Questions about saying ladybugs
How do you pronounce ladybugs?
Say LAY-dee-buhgz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladybugs?
Ladybugs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · dee · buhgz.
Do Americans and Brits say ladybugs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡz/ and the British form is /ˈleɪdiˌbʌɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.