How to pronounce flirty
Say it like FLUR-tee. Flirty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR).
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- FLUR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flirty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flirty
- 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-tee.
What does flirty mean?
- Flirting, or seeming to flirt.
Where does flirty come from?
From flirt + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with flirty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flirty.
Questions about saying flirty
How do you pronounce flirty?
Say FLUR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɝti/. In British English it is /ˈflɜːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flirty?
Flirty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR). Broken into parts: FLUR · tee.
Is flirty 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 /ˈflɜːti/ (FLUR-tee).