How to pronounce flaperon
Say it like FLAP-uh-rahn. Flaperon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP).
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- FLAP
- uh
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaperon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flaperon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLAP-uh-ron.
What does flaperon mean?
- An aircraft control surface at the trailing edge of a wing that acts as an aileron (controlling movement around the longitudinal axis) and a flap (changing the chord line of the wing, thus affecting the angle of attack).
Where does flaperon come from?
Blend of flap + aileron.
Questions about saying flaperon
How do you pronounce flaperon?
Say FLAP-uh-rahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæpərɑn/. In British English it is /ˈflæpərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaperon?
Flaperon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP). Broken into parts: FLAP · uh · rahn.
Is flaperon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈflæpərɒn/ (FLAP-uh-ron).