How to pronounce flappers
Say it like FLAP-erz. Flappers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP).
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US American/ˈflæpɚz/FLAP-erz
UK British/ˈflæpəz/FLAP-uz
- FLAP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flappers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flappers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAP-uz.
What does flappers mean?
noun
- plural of flapper How to pronounce flapper
Questions about saying flappers
How do you pronounce flappers?
Say FLAP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈflæpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flappers?
Flappers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAP). Broken into parts: FLAP · erz.
Is flappers 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 /ˈflæpəz/ (FLAP-uz).