How to pronounce flightier
Say it like FLY-tee-er. Flightier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flightier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flightier
- 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: FLY-tee-uh.
What does flightier mean?
- comparative form of flighty: more flighty How to pronounce flighty
Questions about saying flightier
How do you pronounce flightier?
Say FLY-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flightier?
Flightier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · tee · er.
Is flightier 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 /ˈflaɪtiə/ (FLY-tee-uh).