How to pronounce flashgun
Say it like FLASH-gun. Flashgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
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- FLASH
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashgun 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flashgun
American and British speakers say flashgun in essentially the same way: /ˈflæʃɡən/ in the US and /ˈflæʃɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLASH-gun.
What does flashgun mean?
- An electrically powered device used to trigger a flashbulb.
- Any similar unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography.
Where does flashgun come from?
From flash + gun.
Questions about saying flashgun
How do you pronounce flashgun?
Say FLASH-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃɡən/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashgun?
Flashgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say flashgun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæʃɡən/ and the British form is /ˈflæʃɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.