How Many Syllables Are in "Dragonfly"?
dragonfly has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
drag-on-fly
- Word
- dragonfly
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdræ.ɡənˌflaɪ/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
An insect with a long body and two pairs of clear wings.
Example sentence
A dragonfly hovered over the pond.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..