How to pronounce flayer
Say it like FLAY-er. Flayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flayer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAY-uh.
What does flayer mean?
- One who or that which flays.
Where does flayer come from?
From flay + -er.
Words that rhyme with flayer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flayer.
Questions about saying flayer
How do you pronounce flayer?
Say FLAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flayer?
Flayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · er.
Is flayer 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 /ˈfleɪə/ (FLAY-uh).