How to pronounce flautist
Say it like FLOW-tist. Flautist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW).
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- FLOW
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flautist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flautist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLAW-tist.
What does flautist mean?
- One who plays the flute.
Where does flautist come from?
Borrowed from Italian flautista.
Questions about saying flautist
How do you pronounce flautist?
Say FLOW-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊtɪst/. In British English it is /ˈflɔːtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flautist?
Flautist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOW). Broken into parts: FLOW · tist.
Is flautist 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 /ˈflɔːtɪst/ (FLAW-tist).