How to pronounce flatboat
Say it like FLAT-boht. Flatboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈflætˌboʊt/FLAT-boht
UK British/ˈflætˌbəʊt/FLAT-boht
- FLAT
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of flatboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLAT-boht.
What does flatboat mean?
noun
- A boxy, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying livestock, freight, and people on rivers.
Where does flatboat come from?
From flat + boat.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying flatboat
How do you pronounce flatboat?
Say FLAT-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈflætˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatboat?
Flatboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · boht.
Is flatboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈflætˌbəʊt/ (FLAT-boht).