How to pronounce flathe
Say it like FLAYTH. Flathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FLAYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flathe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of flathe
American and British speakers say flathe in essentially the same way: /fleɪð/ in the US and /fleɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAYTH.
What does flathe mean?
- A flan.
Where does flathe come from?
From Middle English flathe (“flat fish”), from Old English *flaþa ("flatcake"; found only in compound flæþecomb, fleþecomb (“weaver's comb”)), from Proto-West Germanic *flaþō (“flatcake”), from Proto-Indo-European *pleth₂- (“broad, flat”).
Words that rhyme with flathe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flathe.
Questions about saying flathe
How do you pronounce flathe?
Say FLAYTH. The American pronunciation is /fleɪð/. In British English it is /fleɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flathe?
Flathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say flathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fleɪð/ and the British form is /fleɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.