To pronounce "on-the-fly", say ONTH-efly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
on-the-fly
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ONTH-efly
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"on-the-fly" has 2 syllables: onth-efly.
"On-the-fly" has 2 syllables: onth · efly.
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