How to Pronounce Cranefly

To pronounce "cranefly", say CRAN-efly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cranefly”

"cranefly" has 2 syllables: cran-efly.

What does cranefly mean?

noun

  1. Any of various large flies of the suborder Tipulomorpha that have slender bodies and very long legs and that resemble giant mosquitoes.

Synonyms

daddy longlegsmosquito hawk

Related words

daddy-longlegsdaddy-long-legssnakeflytipulomorphtipula

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cranefly"?▾

"Cranefly" has 2 syllables: cran · efly.

What is the IPA transcription of "cranefly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cranefly" is /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/.

What does "cranefly" mean?▾

Cranefly: Any of various large flies of the suborder Tipulomorpha that have slender bodies and very long legs and that resemble giant mosquitoes.

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