Ladybug: how to say it, spell it and use it
ladybug
/ˈleɪdibʌɡ/
Short answer
The English word ladybug is pronounced /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/. It is spelled L-A-D-Y-B-U-G and has 7 letters. With a or an: a ladybug. The plural is ladybugs. In British English people say ladybird.
Example sentence
The ladybug is red with black dots.
American English says ladybug. British English says ladybird.
Key facts
- English
- ladybug
- Pronunciation
- /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/
- With a or an
- a ladybug
- Plural
- ladybugs
- British
- ladybird
- Spelling
- L-A-D-Y-B-U-G
- Number of letters
- 7
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce ladybug?
Ladybug is pronounced /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell ladybug?
Ladybug is spelled L-A-D-Y-B-U-G. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of ladybug?
The plural of ladybug is ladybugs.
Do you say a or an before ladybug?
Say a ladybug.
How do you use ladybug in a sentence?
For example: The ladybug is red with black dots.
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