How to pronounce flatter
Say it like FLAT-er. Flatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flatter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLAT-uh.
What does flatter mean?
- comparative form of flat: more flat How to pronounce flat
- To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favor.
- To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
- To portray someone to advantage.“Her portrait flatters her.”
- A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
- A flat-faced fulling hammer.
- A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
Where does flatter come from?
From flat + -er (comparative suffix).
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Words that rhyme with flatter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flatter.
Questions about saying flatter
How do you pronounce flatter?
Say FLAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatter?
Flatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · er.
Is flatter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflætə/ (FLAT-uh).