How to pronounce flotel
Say it like floh-TEL. Flotel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- floh
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flotel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flotel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: floh-TEL.
What does flotel mean?
- A ship converted to a permanently moored hotel.
- Living quarters built on a floating platform, such as near an offshore oil rig.
Where does flotel come from?
Blend of float + hotel.
Words that rhyme with flotel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flotel.
Questions about saying flotel
How do you pronounce flotel?
Say floh-TEL. The American pronunciation is /floʊˈtɛl/. In British English it is /fləʊˈtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flotel?
Flotel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: floh · TEL.
Is flotel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /fləʊˈtɛl/ (floh-TEL).