How to pronounce flamboyance
Say it like flam-BOY-uns. Flamboyance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOY).
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- flam
- BOY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flamboyance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flamboyance
American and British speakers say flamboyance in essentially the same way: /flæmˈbɔɪəns/ in the US and /flæmˈbɔɪəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: flam-BOY-uns.
What does flamboyance mean?
- The condition of being flamboyant.
- A group of flamingos.
Where does flamboyance come from?
From flamboyant + -ance.
Words that rhyme with flamboyance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flamboyance.
Questions about saying flamboyance
How do you pronounce flamboyance?
Say flam-BOY-uns. The American pronunciation is /flæmˈbɔɪəns/. In British English it is /flæmˈbɔɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flamboyance?
Flamboyance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOY). Broken into parts: flam · BOY · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say flamboyance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flæmˈbɔɪəns/ and the British form is /flæmˈbɔɪəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.