Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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How do you pronounce apefly?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪp.flaɪ/.
What does apefly mean?
A small lycaenid butterfly native to South- and Southeast Asia, Spalgis epius, whose pupa is said to look like a monkey's face.
Where does apefly come from?
Blend of ape + butterfly.

How to pronounce apefly

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “apefly”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈeɪp.flaɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “apefly”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “apefly” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.