How to pronounce flashbang
Say it like FLASH-bayng. Flashbang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce flashbang. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FLASH
- bayng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashbang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bayngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of flashbang
American and British speakers say flashbang in essentially the same way: /ˈflæʃbeɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflæʃbeɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLASH-bayng.
What does flashbang mean?
- Alternative form of flash-bang.
- To use a flash-bang on (someone); to hit (someone) with a bright flash of light.
- To (usually unintentionally) reveal the underwear of one's model on stream (usually as an upskirt); to accidentally flash the audience one's panties.
Questions about saying flashbang
How do you pronounce flashbang?
Say FLASH-bayng. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃbeɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃbeɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashbang?
Flashbang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · bayng.
Do Americans and Brits say flashbang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæʃbeɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflæʃbeɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.