How to pronounce flirt
Say it like FLURT. Flirt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flirt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of flirt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLURT.
What does flirt mean?
- behave carelessly or indifferently“Play about with a young girl's affection”
- a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
- playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Where does flirt come from?
1553, from the merger of Early Modern English flirt (“to flick”), flurt (“to mock, jibe, scorn”), and flirt, flurt (“a giddy girl”).
Words that rhyme with flirt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flirt.
Questions about saying flirt
How do you pronounce flirt?
Say FLURT. The American pronunciation is /flɝt/. In British English it is /flɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flirt?
Flirt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLURT.
Is flirt 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 /flɜːt/ (FLURT).