How to Pronounce Dragonfly

To pronounce "dragonfly", say DRAG-onfly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dragonfly”

"dragonfly" has 2 syllables: drag-onfly.

What does dragonfly mean?

noun

  1. An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

Synonyms

adderboltdarnerdarning needledining needlehorse-stingermosquito hawkneedlesnake doctor

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dragonfly"?▾

"Dragonfly" has 2 syllables: drag · onfly.

What is the IPA transcription of "dragonfly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dragonfly" is /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/.

What does "dragonfly" mean?▾

Dragonfly: An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

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