How many syllables in butterfly?

Syllables in butterfly

3

but·ter·fly

Butterfly has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say butterfly

Pronunciation/ˈbʌtɚˌflaɪ/
3 syllables, BUT-ter-fly · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say butterfly slowly and listen for each vowel sound: but, ter, fly. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with butterfly

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Questions

How many syllables are in butterfly?
Butterfly has three syllables.
How do you divide butterfly into syllables?
Butterfly divides as but-ter-fly.
Which syllable is stressed in butterfly?
The first syllable (BUT-ter-fly).

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