How to pronounce flippant
Say it like FLIP-unt. Flippant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP).
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- FLIP
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flippant 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flippant
American and British speakers say flippant in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪpənt/ in the US and /ˈflɪpənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIP-unt.
What does flippant mean?
- Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
Where does flippant come from?
1595, from Northern English dialectal flippand (“prattling, babbling, glib”), present participle of flip (“to babble”), of North Germanic origin.
Questions about saying flippant
How do you pronounce flippant?
Say FLIP-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪpənt/. In British English it is /ˈflɪpənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flippant?
Flippant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP). Broken into parts: FLIP · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say flippant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪpənt/ and the British form is /ˈflɪpənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.