How to pronounce flirtation
Say it like fler-TAY-shun. Flirtation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- fler
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flirtation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flirtation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fluh-TAY-shun.
What does flirtation mean?
- Playing at courtship; coquetry.
- An instance of flirting.
- A period of experimentation with or interest in a particular idea or activity.
Where does flirtation come from?
From flirt + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with flirtation
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Questions about saying flirtation
How do you pronounce flirtation?
Say fler-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /flɚˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /fləˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flirtation?
Flirtation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: fler · TAY · shun.
Is flirtation 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 /fləˈteɪʃən/ (fluh-TAY-shun).