How to pronounce flatting
Say it like FLAT-ing. Flatting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flatting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLAT-ing.
What does flatting mean?
- The practice of living, with others, in a flat.
- A type of paint that dries with a flat (matt) finish; a coating of such paint.
- The process of applying a coating of flatting paint.
- present participle and gerund of flat How to pronounce flat
Where does flatting come from?
From flat + -ing.
Words that rhyme with flatting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flatting.
Questions about saying flatting
How do you pronounce flatting?
Say FLAT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatting?
Flatting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · ing.
Is flatting 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 /ˈflætɪŋ/ (FLAT-ing).