How to pronounce flitter
Say it like FLIT-er. Flitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIT).
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- FLIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flitter
- 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: FLIT-uh.
What does flitter mean?
- To scatter in pieces.
- To move about rapidly and nimbly.
- To move quickly from one condition or location to another.
- A fluttering movement
- A rag; a tatter; a small piece or fragment.
- Any of various hesperiid butterflies of the genus Hyarotis.
Where does flitter come from?
From Middle English flytteren, frequentative form of flitten, flytten, flütten, possibly from Old Norse flytja (“to carry about, convey”), equivalent to flit + -er (frequentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with flitter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flitter.
Questions about saying flitter
How do you pronounce flitter?
Say FLIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flitter?
Flitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIT). Broken into parts: FLIT · er.
Is flitter 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 /ˈflɪtə/ (FLIT-uh).