How to pronounce flinder
Say it like FLIN-duh. Flinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIN).
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- FLIN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flinder
American and British speakers say flinder in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪndə/ in the US and /ˈflɪndə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIN-duh.
What does flinder mean?
- A small piece or fragment; a thin slice; splinter
- To flirt; run about in a fluttering manner
Where does flinder come from?
From Middle English flendris, of North Germanic origin, from or related to Norwegian flindra, from Proto-Germanic *flintaz, from Proto-Indo-European *splind- (“to split, cleave”).
Words that rhyme with flinder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flinder.
Questions about saying flinder
How do you pronounce flinder?
Say FLIN-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪndə/. In British English it is /ˈflɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flinder?
Flinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIN). Broken into parts: FLIN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say flinder the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪndə/ and the British form is /ˈflɪndə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.