How to pronounce flimflam
Say it like FLIM-flam. Flimflam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM).
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- FLIM
- flam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flimflam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- flamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flimflam
American and British speakers say flimflam in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪmˌflæm/ in the US and /ˈflɪmˌflæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIM-flam.
What does flimflam mean?
- Alternative form of flim-flam.
- To swindle or cheat.
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Questions about saying flimflam
How do you pronounce flimflam?
Say FLIM-flam. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪmˌflæm/. In British English it is /ˈflɪmˌflæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flimflam?
Flimflam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM). Broken into parts: FLIM · flam.
Do Americans and Brits say flimflam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪmˌflæm/ and the British form is /ˈflɪmˌflæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.