How to pronounce flaughter
Say it like FLAW-ter. Flaughter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAW).
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- FLAW
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaughter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flaughter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLAW-tuh.
What does flaughter mean?
- A flat spade used in peat cutting.
Words that rhyme with flaughter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flaughter.
Questions about saying flaughter
How do you pronounce flaughter?
Say FLAW-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaughter?
Flaughter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAW). Broken into parts: FLAW · ter.
Is flaughter 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 /ˈflɔːtə/ (FLAW-tuh).