How to pronounce flatware
Say it like FLAT-wair. Flatware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈflæˌtwɛr/FLAT-wair
UK British/ˈflæˌtwɛə/FLAT-wair
- FLAT
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatware 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flatware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAT-wair.
What does flatware mean?
noun
- Eating utensils; cutlery, such as forks, knives and spoons.
- Plates, dishes and other relatively flat crockery.
Where does flatware come from?
From flat + -ware.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying flatware
How do you pronounce flatware?
Say FLAT-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæˌtwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈflæˌtwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatware?
Flatware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · wair.
Is flatware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflæˌtwɛə/ (FLAT-wair).