How to pronounce flak
Say it like FLAK. Flak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flak 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 flak
American and British speakers say flak in essentially the same way: /flæk/ in the US and /flæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAK.
What does flak mean?
- Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells.
- Anti-aircraft shell fire.
- Adverse criticism.
Where does flak come from?
Borrowed from German FlaK, short for Fliegerabwehrkanone (“anti airplane cannon”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with flak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flak.
Words that sound like flak
Questions about saying flak
How do you pronounce flak?
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 flak?
Flak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAK.
Do Americans and Brits say flak 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 flak?
Flak sounds the same as flack in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.