To pronounce "fireflies", say FIR-efl-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
fireflies
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FIR-efl-ies
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"fireflies" has 3 syllables: fir-efl-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fireflies" has 3 syllables: fir · efl · ies.
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