How Many Syllables Are in "Butterfly"?
butterfly has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
but-ter-fly
- Word
- butterfly
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.flaɪ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
An insect with two pairs of often colorful wings.
Example sentence
A butterfly landed on the flower.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary: US IPA /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.flaɪ/ and definition independently inspected 2026-10-14; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/butterfly. Editorial spelling breakdown checked against pronunciation..