How to pronounce flapjack
Say it like FLAP-jak. Flapjack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP).
- FLAP
- jak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flapjack 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.
- jakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flapjack
American and British speakers say flapjack in essentially the same way: /ˈflæpˌdʒæk/ in the US and /ˈflæpdʒæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAP-jak.
What does flapjack mean?
- A pancake.“Sven ordered a stack of flapjacks with maple syrup, two strips of bacon, and an egg, sunny side up.”
- A bar made with rolled oats, butter, golden syrup, and brown sugar, baked in a tray.
Where does flapjack come from?
From flap (“to toss sharply”) + jack (“generic object”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pancake
- battercake
- flannel cake
- flannel-cake
- flapcake
- griddlecake
- hotcake
- hot cake
Questions about saying flapjack
How do you pronounce flapjack?
Say FLAP-jak. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæpˌdʒæk/. In British English it is /ˈflæpdʒæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flapjack?
Flapjack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP). Broken into parts: FLAP · jak.
Do Americans and Brits say flapjack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæpˌdʒæk/ and the British form is /ˈflæpdʒæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.