How to Pronounce Sawflies

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

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Letters

SAWFL-ies

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"sawflies" has 2 syllables: sawfl-ies.

What does sawflies mean?

noun

  1. Any of various flying insects of the suborder Symphyta whose ovipositor is long and often serrated and is used to cut into plants to lay eggs.

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How many syllables are in "sawflies"?▾

"Sawflies" has 2 syllables: sawfl · ies.

What does "sawflies" mean?▾

Sawflies: Any of various flying insects of the suborder Symphyta whose ovipositor is long and often serrated and is used to cut into plants to lay eggs.

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