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Fly: how to say it, spell it and use it

fly

/flaɪ/

Short answer

The English word fly is pronounced /flaɪ/. It is spelled F-L-Y and has 3 letters. The -ing form is flying and the past form is flew.

Example sentence

Birds can fly.

Key facts

English
fly
Pronunciation
/flaɪ/
-ing form
flying
Past form
flew
Spelling
F-L-Y
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce fly?

Fly is pronounced /flaɪ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell fly?

Fly is spelled F-L-Y. It has 3 letters.

What is the past form of fly?

The past form of fly is flew. The -ing form is flying.

How do you use fly in a sentence?

For example: Birds can fly.

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