How to pronounce flawed
Say it like FLAWD. Flawed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FLAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flawed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of flawed
American and British speakers say flawed in essentially the same way: /flɔd/ in the US and /flɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAWD.
What does flawed mean?
- Having a flaw or imperfection.“Flawed diamonds are generally not used in jewellery.”
Where does flawed come from?
From Middle English flaued, equivalent to flaw + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with flawed
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Questions about saying flawed
How do you pronounce flawed?
Say FLAWD. The American pronunciation is /flɔd/. In British English it is /flɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flawed?
Flawed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say flawed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flɔd/ and the British form is /flɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.