How to pronounce flattened
Say it like FLAT-und. Flattened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flattened 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flattened
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLAT-und.
What does flattened mean?
- Made flat by something.“We removed the fallen tree from the flattened car.”
- simple past and past participle of flatten How to pronounce flatten“The tree fell on the car and flattened it.”
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Words that rhyme with flattened
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Questions about saying flattened
How do you pronounce flattened?
Say FLAT-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætənd/. In British English it is /ˈflætənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flattened?
Flattened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · und.
Is flattened pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈflætənd/ (FLAT-und).