How to pronounce flyer
Say it like FLY-er. Flyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
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- FLY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flyer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flyer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLY-uh.
What does flyer mean?
- an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution“he mailed the circular to all subscribers”
- someone who travels by air
- someone who operates an aircraft
Where does flyer come from?
With regard to the sense "female kangaroo": because of the high speed at which they move.
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Words that rhyme with flyer
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Words that sound like flyer
Questions about saying flyer
How do you pronounce flyer?
Say FLY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flyer?
Flyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · er.
Is flyer 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 /ˈflaɪə/ (FLY-uh).
What words sound the same as flyer?
Flyer sounds the same as flier in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.