How to pronounce flatulency
Say it like FLACH-uh-lun-see. Flatulency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLACH).
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- FLACH
- uh
- lun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatulency 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flatulency
American and British speakers say flatulency in essentially the same way: /ˈflætʃələnsi/ in the US and /ˈflætʃələnsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLACH-uh-lun-see.
What does flatulency mean?
- flatulence
Questions about saying flatulency
How do you pronounce flatulency?
Say FLACH-uh-lun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætʃələnsi/. In British English it is /ˈflætʃələnsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatulency?
Flatulency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLACH). Broken into parts: FLACH · uh · lun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say flatulency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætʃələnsi/ and the British form is /ˈflætʃələnsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.