How to Pronounce Horsefly

To pronounce "horsefly", say HORS-efly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HORS-efly

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💡 Tip for remembering “horsefly”

"horsefly" has 2 syllables: hors-efly.

What does horsefly mean?

noun

  1. Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).

Synonyms

breezeflycleggadflystoat-flystout

Related words

cleggclegdeerhorse-flyblind-fly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horsefly"?▾

"Horsefly" has 2 syllables: hors · efly.

What does "horsefly" mean?▾

Horsefly: Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).

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