How to pronounce flippantly
Say it like FLIP-unt-lee. Flippantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP).
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- FLIP
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flippantly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flippantly
American and British speakers say flippantly in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪpəntli/ in the US and /ˈflɪpəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIP-unt-lee.
What does flippantly mean?
- In a flippant manner.
Where does flippantly come from?
From flippant + -ly.
Questions about saying flippantly
How do you pronounce flippantly?
Say FLIP-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪpəntli/. In British English it is /ˈflɪpəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flippantly?
Flippantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP). Broken into parts: FLIP · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say flippantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪpəntli/ and the British form is /ˈflɪpəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.