How to pronounce flack
Say it like FLAK. Flack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flack
American and British speakers say flack in essentially the same way: /flæk/ in the US and /flæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAK.
What does flack mean?
- A publicist, a publicity agent.
- Alternative spelling of flak.
- To publicise, to promote.
Where does flack come from?
Most likely flak.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flack.
Words that sound like flack
Questions about saying flack
How do you pronounce flack?
Say FLAK. The American pronunciation is /flæk/. In British English it is /flæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flack?
Flack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAK.
Do Americans and Brits say flack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flæk/ and the British form is /flæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as flack?
Flack sounds the same as flak in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.