How to pronounce flatulence
Say it like FLACH-uh-luns. Flatulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLACH).
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- FLACH
- uh
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatulence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flatulence
American and British speakers say flatulence in essentially the same way: /ˈflætʃələns/ in the US and /ˈflætʃələns/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLACH-uh-luns.
What does flatulence mean?
- The state of having gas, often malodorous, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.
- The release of such gas; breaking wind.
Where does flatulence come from?
From French flatulence, ultimately from Latin flō (“breathe, blow”).
Questions about saying flatulence
How do you pronounce flatulence?
Say FLACH-uh-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætʃələns/. In British English it is /ˈflætʃələns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatulence?
Flatulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLACH). Broken into parts: FLACH · uh · luns.
Do Americans and Brits say flatulence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætʃələns/ and the British form is /ˈflætʃələns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.