How to pronounce fluttering
Say it like FLUHT-uh-ring. Fluttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHT).
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- FLUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluttering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fluttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLUHT-uh-ring.
What does fluttering mean?
- Rapid back-and-forth or up-and-down waving or oscillation of, e.g. wings or a vibrating engine; the condition of engaging in such an action.“I was entranced by the colorful fluttering of the butterfly's wings.”
- The action of atrial flutter, in which the upper chambers of the heart beat too rapidly.“Treatment will reduce the fluttering in your heart.”
- A feeling of internal shifting, as with indigestion, nervous flutters, etc.“The fluttering in her belly reminded her that her child was coming one day soon.”
- present participle and gerund of flutter How to pronounce flutter
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Words that rhyme with fluttering
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Questions about saying fluttering
How do you pronounce fluttering?
Say FLUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluttering?
Fluttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHT). Broken into parts: FLUHT · uh · ring.
Is fluttering 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 /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/ (FLUHT-uh-ring).