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How to pronounce butterfly in American English
“butterfly” pronunciation by American speakers
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“butterfly” in real sentences — American speakers
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The black butterfly would mate with a white butterfly.
NIST
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An outdoor classroom, butterfly garden.
The Obama White House
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Can the butterfly do that?
NSF
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