How to pronounce flame
Say it like FLAYM. Flame is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FLAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of flame
American and British speakers say flame in essentially the same way: /fleɪm/ in the US and /fleɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAYM.
What does flame mean?
- The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
- A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
- A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
- Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.
- To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
- To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
Where does flame come from?
From Middle English flawme, blend of Old French flame and flambe, flamble, the first from Latin flamma, the second from Latin flammula, diminutive of flamma, both from pre-Latin *fladma; Proto-Italic *flagmā, ultimately from Proto-Indo-Euro
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flame
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flame.
Questions about saying flame
How do you pronounce flame?
Say FLAYM. The American pronunciation is /fleɪm/. In British English it is /fleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flame?
Flame is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say flame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fleɪm/ and the British form is /fleɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.