How to pronounce flimmer
Say it like FLIM-er. Flimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM).
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- FLIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flimmer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flimmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLIM-uh.
What does flimmer mean?
- A flickering glimmer.
- One of the delicate lateral filaments typical of some flagella. (mastigoneme)
- To glimmer, flicker.
Where does flimmer come from?
From blend of flicker + glimmer.
Words that rhyme with flimmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flimmer.
Questions about saying flimmer
How do you pronounce flimmer?
Say FLIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flimmer?
Flimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIM). Broken into parts: FLIM · er.
Is flimmer 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 /ˈflɪmə/ (FLIM-uh).