How to pronounce flutter
Say it like FLUHT-er. Flutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHT).
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- FLUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLUHT-uh.
What does flutter mean?
- To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.“flags fluttering in the wind”
- Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
- To undergo divergent oscillations (potentially to the point of causing structural failure) due to a positive feedback loop between elastic deformation and aerodynamic forces.
- The act of fluttering, or multiple acts thereof; the back-and-forth motion of fluttering; a state of fluttering.“Fish move using a flutter of their body to propel themselves through the water. Some also derive propulsion or maneuverability from their fins' flutter.”
- The collective flutter of many similar objects.“leaf flutter; feather flutter”
- A flapping, crackling or rustling sound, as from a fluttering motion or any comparable sound; any series of quick repetitive sounds.“I eventually found the source of the flutter, which came from clothes on a clothesline swaying with the wind.”
Where does flutter come from?
From Middle English floteren, from Old English floterian, flotorian (“to float about, flutter”), from Proto-Germanic *flutrōną, frequentative of Proto-Germanic *flutōną (“to float”), equivalent to float + -er (frequentative suffix).
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Words that rhyme with flutter
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Questions about saying flutter
How do you pronounce flutter?
Say FLUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flutter?
Flutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHT). Broken into parts: FLUHT · er.
Is flutter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflʌtə/ (FLUHT-uh).