How to pronounce flattery
Say it like FLAT-er-ee. Flattery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flattery 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flattery
- 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-ree.
What does flattery mean?
- Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favor.“Don't you know that some of his contributions here are pure flattery?”
- An instance of excessive praise.
Where does flattery come from?
From Middle English flaterye, flaterie, from Old French flaterie, from the verb flater (“to flatter”).
Questions about saying flattery
How do you pronounce flattery?
Say FLAT-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætɚi/. In British English it is /ˈflætəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flattery?
Flattery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · er · ee.
Is flattery 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 /ˈflætəri/ (FLAT-uh-ree).