How to pronounce flippancy
Say it like FLIP-en-see. Flippancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP).
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- FLIP
- en
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flippancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flippancy
American and British speakers say flippancy in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪpɛnsi/ in the US and /ˈflɪpənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIP-un-see.
What does flippancy mean?
- A disrespectful levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters.
Where does flippancy come from?
From flippant + -cy.
Questions about saying flippancy
How do you pronounce flippancy?
Say FLIP-en-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪpɛnsi/. In British English it is /ˈflɪpənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flippancy?
Flippancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP). Broken into parts: FLIP · en · see.
Do Americans and Brits say flippancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪpɛnsi/ and the British form is /ˈflɪpənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.