How to pronounce flinty
Say it like FLIN-tee. Flinty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIN).
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- FLIN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flinty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flinty
American and British speakers say flinty in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪnti/ in the US and /ˈflɪnti/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIN-tee.
What does flinty mean?
- Resembling or containing flint; hard like flint.
- Siliceous (including basanite).“flinty rock”
- Showing a lack of emotion.
Where does flinty come from?
From flint + -y.
Words that rhyme with flinty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flinty.
Questions about saying flinty
How do you pronounce flinty?
Say FLIN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪnti/. In British English it is /ˈflɪnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flinty?
Flinty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIN). Broken into parts: FLIN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say flinty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪnti/ and the British form is /ˈflɪnti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.