How to pronounce flout
Say it like FLOWT. Flout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLOWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of flout
American and British speakers say flout in essentially the same way: /flaʊt/ in the US and /flaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOWT.
What does flout mean?
- To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
- The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
- A mockery or insult.
Where does flout come from?
Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flout.
Questions about saying flout
How do you pronounce flout?
Say FLOWT. The American pronunciation is /flaʊt/. In British English it is /flaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flout?
Flout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOWT.
Do Americans and Brits say flout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flaʊt/ and the British form is /flaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.