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How to pronounce flattered

Say it like FLAT-erd. Flattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).

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US American/ˈflætɚd/FLAT-erd
UK British/ˈflætəd/FLAT-ud
  • FLAT
  • erd
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Flattered pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. FLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of flattered

  • 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-ud.

What does flattered mean?

adjective
  1. In a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of flatter How to pronounce flatter

Words that rhyme with flattered

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Questions about saying flattered

How do you pronounce flattered?

Say FLAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈflætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in flattered?

Flattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · erd.

Is flattered 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 /ˈflætəd/ (FLAT-ud).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).