How to pronounce flatpick
Say it like FLAT-pik. Flatpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce flatpick. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FLAT
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatpick 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.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flatpick
American and British speakers say flatpick in essentially the same way: /ˈflætpɪk/ in the US and /ˈflætpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAT-pik.
What does flatpick mean?
- to play acoustic guitar in the flatpicking style.
Where does flatpick come from?
Back-formation from flatpicking.
Questions about saying flatpick
How do you pronounce flatpick?
Say FLAT-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætpɪk/. In British English it is /ˈflætpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatpick?
Flatpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · pik.
Do Americans and Brits say flatpick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætpɪk/ and the British form is /ˈflætpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.