How to pronounce flicker
Say it like FLIK-er. Flicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK).
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- FLIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flicker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLIK-uh.
What does flicker mean?
- To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
- To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.“A strong desire to smash up everything in the room kept flickering in his head.”
- To flutter or flap.
- An unsteady flash of light.“the flicker of the dying candle”
- A short moment.“a flicker of emotion”
- Any of certain small woodpeckers, especially of the genus Colaptes.
Where does flicker come from?
West Frisian flikkerje (“to flicker”), Dutch flikkeren (“to flicker, flutter”), German Low German flickern (“to light up, flash, flicker”).
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Words that rhyme with flicker
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Questions about saying flicker
How do you pronounce flicker?
Say FLIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flicker?
Flicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK). Broken into parts: FLIK · er.
Is flicker 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 /ˈflɪkə/ (FLIK-uh).