How to Pronounce Alderfly

To pronounce "alderfly", say ALD-erfly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔːl.də.flaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɔːl.də.flaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alderfly”

"alderfly" has 2 syllables: ald-erfly.

What does alderfly mean?

noun

  1. A member of any one of the sixty-six species of the family Sialidae of megalopteran insects, each specimen of which has a body length not exceeding one inch and possesses long filamentous antennae and four large dark wings.
  2. An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body of peacock harl, and black legs.

Synonyms

orl fly

Related words

sialidmegalopteransyrphiddragonflysylphdamselflysyrphian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alderfly"?▾

"Alderfly" has 2 syllables: ald · erfly.

What is the IPA transcription of "alderfly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alderfly" is /ˈɔːl.də.flaɪ/.

What does "alderfly" mean?▾

Alderfly: A member of any one of the sixty-six species of the family Sialidae of megalopteran insects, each specimen of which has a body length not exceeding one inch and possesses long filamentous antennae and four large dark wings.

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