How to pronounce flatulent
Say it like FLACH-uh-lunt. Flatulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLACH).
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- FLACH
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatulent 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flatulent
American and British speakers say flatulent in essentially the same way: /ˈflætʃələnt/ in the US and /ˈflætjʊlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAT-yuu-lunt.
What does flatulent mean?
- Affected by gas in the intestine; likely to break wind.“Sorry, I'm a bit flatulent at the moment - just eaten some curry.”
- Causing flatulence.“a flatulent food”
- Reminiscent of flatulence.“a flatulent smell”
Where does flatulent come from?
From Middle French flatulent.
Questions about saying flatulent
How do you pronounce flatulent?
Say FLACH-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætʃələnt/. In British English it is /ˈflætjʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatulent?
Flatulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLACH). Broken into parts: FLACH · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say flatulent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætʃələnt/ and the British form is /ˈflætjʊlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.