For curious minds ages 3–12

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Butterfly

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ/

3 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Butterfly

noun

Meaning: A pretty insect with colourful wings.

Full meaning: An insect with large, often colourful wings.

Phonics sounds: b-u-tt-er-f-l-y — blend them together!

Example: “A butterfly landed on the pink flower.”

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Category: animals · Frequency rank: 45 (smaller = more common)