How to pronounce flirted
Say it like FLUR-tid. Flirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR).
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- FLUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flirted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flirted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLUR-tid.
What does flirted mean?
- simple past and past participle of flirt How to pronounce flirt
Words that rhyme with flirted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flirted.
Questions about saying flirted
How do you pronounce flirted?
Say FLUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈflɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flirted?
Flirted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR). Broken into parts: FLUR · tid.
Is flirted 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 /ˈflɜːtɪd/ (FLUR-tid).