How to pronounce flummery
Say it like FLUHM-uh-ree. Flummery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHM).
- FLUHM
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flummery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flummery
American and British speakers say flummery in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌməri/ in the US and /ˈflʌməri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHM-uh-ree.
What does flummery mean?
- A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.
- Empty or meaningless talk, especially when used to flatter.
- Pretentious trappings, useless ornaments used to impress.
- An expression of contemptuous disbelief.
Where does flummery come from?
For phonetic development, compare origin of Floyd.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flummery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flummery.
Questions about saying flummery
How do you pronounce flummery?
Say FLUHM-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌməri/. In British English it is /ˈflʌməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flummery?
Flummery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHM). Broken into parts: FLUHM · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say flummery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌməri/ and the British form is /ˈflʌməri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.