How to pronounce flipperling
Say it like FLIP-er-ling. Flipperling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP).
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- FLIP
- er
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flipperling 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flipperling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLIP-uh-ling.
What does flipperling mean?
- A young seal.
Where does flipperling come from?
From flipper + -ling.
Questions about saying flipperling
How do you pronounce flipperling?
Say FLIP-er-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪpɚlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪpəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flipperling?
Flipperling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIP). Broken into parts: FLIP · er · ling.
Is flipperling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflɪpəlɪŋ/ (FLIP-uh-ling).