firefly
nounHow many syllables in firefly?
There are 3 syllables in the word firefly.How to pronounce firefly:
Definition of firefly:
- firefly (noun):
- nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs.
- any of various winged nocturnal beetles (especially family lampyridae) that produce a bright soft intermittent light by oxidation of luciferin especially for courtship purposes
Synonyms for firefly:
family lampyridae
fire beetle
glowworm
lampyridae
lightning bug
pyrophorus noctiluca
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Syllable Fun Fact
The part of the syllable with the highest pitch or loudest volume is called the syllable nucleus, typically a vowel.
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