Comment prononcer « dragonflies » en anglais
ˈdræɡ.ənˌflaɪz
DRAG·ən·flyz
Accent tonique principal : DRAG
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “dragonflies”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
DRAG
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
ən
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
flyz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("DRAG"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "dragonflies" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "dragonflies is" sounds like "dragonflies-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "dragonflies" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“dragonflies teach us that we should not limit our niches this is because dragonflies exemplify and exist in many different”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Dragonflies can fly really fast, some of them can fly like 30 miles an hour.”— WIREDWatch clip
“like dragonflies versus gnats in fical 40 and the scale of the letter and the”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Dragonflies can chase down their meal at up to 55 kilometers an hour.”— SciShowWatch clip
“Dragonflies and damselflies have penises covered with bristles and thorns that the male uses to scrub out the female before copulation.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“Dragonflies and damselflies have penises that look kind of like Swiss Army knives with all of the attachments pulled out.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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dragonflies teach us that we should not limit our niches this is because dragonflies exemplify and exist in many different
Écouter en contexte: “dragonflies”
169 extraitsThe Anglais word “dragonflies” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈdræɡ.ənˌflaɪz (phonetic respelling: DRAG-ən-flyz). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (DRAG · ən · flyz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (DRAG). Grammatically, “dragonflies” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 169 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “dragonflies” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, WIRED, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:17
“the things that it needs to survive bringing me to lesson number two dragonflies teach us that we should not limit our niches this is because dragonflies exemplify and exist in many different niches this is because dragonflies exemplify and exist in many different”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #2 · @21:16
“Sometimes it's like spangled or multicolored. Dragonflies can fly really fast, some of them can fly like 30 miles an hour. some of them can fly like 30 miles an hour.”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @38:37
“fices um and they're so large I I compare them you know the difference is like dragonflies versus gnats in fical 40 and the scale of the letter and the connectedness of the the letters in a word changes dramatically”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #4 · @7:11
“Then, they take to the air. Dragonflies can chase down their meal at up to 55 kilometers an hour. And their four wings give them incredible maneuverability, even compared to other super-agile”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #5 · @39:35
“It's common among especially male invertebrates. Dragonflies and damselflies have penises covered with bristles and thorns that the male uses to scrub out the female before copulation. covered with bristles and thorns that the male uses to scrub out”
Définition et signification: “dragonflies”
- Predatory insects belonging to the order Odonata, characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “Several vibrant dragonflies hovered gracefully above the surface of the pond.”
- “dragonflies teach us that we should not limit our niches this is because dragonflies exemplify and exist in many different”
- “Dragonflies can fly really fast, some of them can fly like 30 miles an hour.”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “dragonflies”
- Pronunciation:
- DRAG-ən-flyz
- Syllabes:
- DRAG · ən · flyz
- Written Hyphenation:
- drag · on · flies
- Accent tonique principal :
- DRAG
- IPA:
- ˈdræɡ.ənˌflaɪz
- Écouter en contexte
- dragonflies
Synonymes: “dragonflies”
Écoutez des mots sémantiquement proches de « dragonflies » dans de vrais clips vidéo :
Mots qui riment avec “dragonflies”
-ægənˌflaɪzMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "dragonflies" (⁄ˈdræɡ.ənˌflaɪz⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « dragonflies »
Comment prononcer « dragonflies » en anglais ?
« dragonflies » se prononce ⁄ˈdræɡ.ənˌflaɪz⁄ (DRAG-ən-flyz). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « dragonflies » ?
« dragonflies » compte 3 syllabes : DRAG · ən · flyz.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « dragonflies » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « dragonflies » se trouve sur « DRAG ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « dragonflies » ?
Predatory insects belonging to the order Odonata, characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.
Comment écouter « dragonflies » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 169 exemples vidéo de « dragonflies » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “dragonflies”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).