How to pronounce flatpicking
Say it like FLAT-pih-king. Flatpicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- pih
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatpicking 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flatpicking
American and British speakers say flatpicking in essentially the same way: /ˈflætpɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflætpɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAT-pih-king.
What does flatpicking mean?
- a style of bluegrass acoustic guitar played with a plectrum.
- present participle and gerund of flatpick How to pronounce flatpick
Where does flatpicking come from?
From flat, referring to the plectrum, + picking.
Questions about saying flatpicking
How do you pronounce flatpicking?
Say FLAT-pih-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætpɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflætpɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatpicking?
Flatpicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · pih · king.
Do Americans and Brits say flatpicking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætpɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflætpɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.