How to pronounce flirtatious
Say it like fler-TAY-shus. Flirtatious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- fler
- TAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flirtatious 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.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flirtatious
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fluh-TAY-shus.
What does flirtatious mean?
- Of or pertaining to flirtation.“flirtatious behavior”
- Having a tendency to flirt often.“flirtatious man”
Where does flirtatious come from?
From flirtation + -ous.
Words that rhyme with flirtatious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flirtatious.
Questions about saying flirtatious
How do you pronounce flirtatious?
Say fler-TAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /flɚˈteɪʃəs/. In British English it is /fləˈteɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flirtatious?
Flirtatious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: fler · TAY · shus.
Is flirtatious 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 /fləˈteɪʃəs/ (fluh-TAY-shus).