How to pronounce flutist
Say it like FLOO-tist. Flutist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO).
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- FLOO
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flutist 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.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flutist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLOO-tist.
Other ways to say flutist
Flutist also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FLOW-tist /ˈflaʊtɪst/
What does flutist mean?
- Alternative form of flautist.
Where does flutist come from?
Probably from Middle French flutiste, equivalent to flute + -ist.
Questions about saying flutist
How do you pronounce flutist?
Say FLOO-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈflutɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfluːtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flutist?
Flutist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO). Broken into parts: FLOO · tist.
Is flutist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfluːtɪst/ (FLOO-tist).