How to pronounce flatus
Say it like FLAY-tus. Flatus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce flatus. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FLAY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flatus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLAY-tus.
What does flatus mean?
- Gas generated in the digestive tract.“This expression is utterly devoid of meaning, a mere flatus vocis.”
Where does flatus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin flātus (“blowing, wind, fart”).
Words that rhyme with flatus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flatus.
Questions about saying flatus
How do you pronounce flatus?
Say FLAY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatus?
Flatus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · tus.
Is flatus 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 /ˈfleɪtəs/ (FLAY-tus).