How to Pronounce Flabbergast

To pronounce "flabbergast", say FLABB-erg-ast — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flabbergast”

"flabbergast" has 3 syllables: flabb-erg-ast. It rhymes with aghast and steadfast, if that helps it stick.

What does flabbergast mean?

noun

  1. An awkward person.
  2. Overwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise.

    “His flabbergast was so great he couldn’t even come up with a plausible answer.”

verb

  1. To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.

    “He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.”

Synonyms

astonishmentastoundednessawedumbfoundednessflabbergastationflabbergasterflabbergastmentstupefaction

Words that rhyme with flabbergast

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aghaststeadfastcastdowncastvastovercastblastcontrastfastoutcasticonoclastghast

Related words

boggleamazestunflabagastflabrigastflabaghastflabberghastflobbergrast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flabbergast"?▾

"Flabbergast" has 3 syllables: flabb · erg · ast.

What is the IPA transcription of "flabbergast"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flabbergast" is /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/.

What does "flabbergast" mean?▾

Flabbergast: An awkward person.

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