How to pronounce flamethrower
Say it like FLAYM-throh-er. Flamethrower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAYM).
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- FLAYM
- throh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flamethrower 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.
- throhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flamethrower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLAYM-throh-uh.
What does flamethrower mean?
- A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.
- Someone who is extremely good at throwing or shooting balls.
Where does flamethrower come from?
From flame + thrower, calque of German Flammenwerfer.
Questions about saying flamethrower
How do you pronounce flamethrower?
Say FLAYM-throh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪmˌθroʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪmˌθrəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flamethrower?
Flamethrower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAYM). Broken into parts: FLAYM · throh · er.
Is flamethrower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfleɪmˌθrəʊə/ (FLAYM-throh-uh).