How to Pronounce Spittlebug

To pronounce "spittlebug", say SPITTL-eb-ug — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

SPITTL-eb-ug

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"spittlebug" has 3 syllables: spittl-eb-ug.

What does spittlebug mean?

noun

  1. Any of various small insects of the superfamily Cercopoidea that feed on plant sap and whose larvae produce cuckoo spit.

Synonyms

froghopperspitbug

Related words

spitbugfroghoppertoad-spitcucujoidhornbug

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spittlebug"?▾

"Spittlebug" has 3 syllables: spittl · eb · ug.

What does "spittlebug" mean?▾

Spittlebug: Any of various small insects of the superfamily Cercopoidea that feed on plant sap and whose larvae produce cuckoo spit.

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