How to pronounce flashes
Say it like FLASH-iz. Flashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
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- FLASH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashes 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flashes
American and British speakers say flashes in essentially the same way: /ˈflæʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈflæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLASH-iz.
What does flashes mean?
- plural of flash How to pronounce flash
- third-person singular simple present indicative of flash How to pronounce flash
Questions about saying flashes
How do you pronounce flashes?
Say FLASH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashes?
Flashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say flashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈflæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.