How to pronounce highfalutin
Say it like hy-fuh-LOO-tin. Highfalutin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- hy
- fuh
- LOO
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highfalutin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of highfalutin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-fuh-LOO-tin.
What does highfalutin mean?
- Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.“It's only a matter of time before some highfalutin developer builds a huge hotel and ruins the scenery.”
Where does highfalutin come from?
Possible an alteration of high-fluting.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying highfalutin
How do you pronounce highfalutin?
Say hy-fuh-LOO-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪfəˈlutɪn/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪfəˈluːtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highfalutin?
Highfalutin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: hy · fuh · LOO · tin.
Is highfalutin 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 /ˌhaɪfəˈluːtɪn/ (hy-fuh-LOO-tin).