How to pronounce flouncy
Say it like FLOWN-see. Flouncy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOWN).
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- FLOWN
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flouncy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flouncy
American and British speakers say flouncy in essentially the same way: /ˈflaʊnsi/ in the US and /ˈflaʊnsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOWN-see.
What does flouncy mean?
- Moving with a flounce (“a bouncy, exaggerated manner; an act of departing in a dramatic, haughty way that draws attention to oneself”).
- Calling attention; flashy, showy; also, elaborate; fancy.
- Of a garment, etc.: having a flounce (“strip of decorative material, usually pleated, attached along one edge”) or flounces; gathered and pleated.
Where does flouncy come from?
From flounce (noun) + -y (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘having the quality of’).
Words that rhyme with flouncy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flouncy.
Questions about saying flouncy
How do you pronounce flouncy?
Say FLOWN-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊnsi/. In British English it is /ˈflaʊnsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flouncy?
Flouncy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOWN). Broken into parts: FLOWN · see.
Do Americans and Brits say flouncy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflaʊnsi/ and the British form is /ˈflaʊnsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.