How to pronounce flutes
Say it like FLOOTS. Flutes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flutes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of flutes
American and British speakers say flutes in essentially the same way: /fluts/ in the US and /fluːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOOTS.
What does flutes mean?
- plural of flute How to pronounce flute
- third-person singular simple present indicative of flute How to pronounce flute
Words that rhyme with flutes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flutes.
Questions about saying flutes
How do you pronounce flutes?
Say FLOOTS. The American pronunciation is /fluts/. In British English it is /fluːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flutes?
Flutes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOOTS.
Do Americans and Brits say flutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fluts/ and the British form is /fluːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.