How to Pronounce Bluebottles

To pronounce "bluebottles", say BLUEB-ottl-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

BLUEB-ottl-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bluebottles”

"bluebottles" has 3 syllables: blueb-ottl-es. It rhymes with bottles and wattles, if that helps it stick.

What does bluebottles mean?

noun

  1. Any of various blowflies of the genus Calliphora that have an iridescent metallic-blue body and make a loud buzzing noise when flying.
  2. A marine jellyfish of the genus Physalia, which includes Physalia physalis, the Portuguese man-of-war, and Physalia utriculus, the Pacific man-of-war; a man-of-war.

Words that rhyme with bluebottles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bottleswattlescrottlesthrottlesmottleswaterbottles

Related words

cornflowerwoodlicejellyfishblowfliesstonefishseagullsgreenflykatipo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bluebottles"?▾

"Bluebottles" has 3 syllables: blueb · ottl · es.

What does "bluebottles" mean?▾

Bluebottles: Any of various blowflies of the genus Calliphora that have an iridescent metallic-blue body and make a loud buzzing noise when flying.

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