How to pronounce fluent
Say it like FLOO-unt. Fluent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO).
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- FLOO
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluent
American and British speakers say fluent in essentially the same way: /ˈfluənt/ in the US and /ˈfluːənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOO-unt.
What does fluent mean?
- smooth and unconstrained in movement“a long, smooth stride”“the fluid motion of a cat”
- expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively“able to dazzle with his facile tongue”“silver speech”
Where does fluent come from?
From Latin fluens (“flowing”), present active participle of fluō (“to flow”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fluent
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Questions about saying fluent
How do you pronounce fluent?
Say FLOO-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfluənt/. In British English it is /ˈfluːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluent?
Fluent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO). Broken into parts: FLOO · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say fluent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfluənt/ and the British form is /ˈfluːənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.