Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

butterflies

/ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.69 in modern English

Syllables: but-ter-flies
IPA: /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪz/

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of butterfly

noun

Ellipsis of butterflies in one's stomach.

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of butterfly

Example Sentences

"And I wish that I could be with you tonight / 'Cause you give me butterflies"
"I was apprehensive, feeling butterflies, pissed, the sun cracking the flags."
"Trying to ignore his butterflies, he looks down at his watch just about every minute to make sure he has the right time."
"I should be over all the butterflies / But I'm into you"
"I'm getting butterflies, like what the hell? / When I'm still feeling right all by myself"
"Attraction depends on several factors, including mystery and spontaneity—especially early on in the relationship. It’s what keeps those butterflies and the desire for more connection alive."

Phrases

butterflies in one's stomach

Questions

How do you pronounce butterflies?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪz/.
What does butterflies mean?: plural of butterfly

How to pronounce butterflies

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