How to pronounce flagrant
Say it like FLAY-grunt. Flagrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- grunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flagrant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gruntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flagrant
American and British speakers say flagrant in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪɡrənt/ in the US and /ˈfleɪɡrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-grunt.
What does flagrant mean?
- Obvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.“a flagrant, unforgivably outrageous disregard for human life”
Where does flagrant come from?
From Middle French flagrant, from Latin flagrantem, present participle of flagrare (“blaze, burn”).
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Words that rhyme with flagrant
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Questions about saying flagrant
How do you pronounce flagrant?
Say FLAY-grunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪɡrənt/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪɡrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flagrant?
Flagrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · grunt.
Do Americans and Brits say flagrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪɡrənt/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪɡrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.