How to Pronounce Flam

To pronounce "flam", say FLAM — one syllable, IPA /flæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/flæm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flam”

"flam" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: flamm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flam mean?

noun

  1. A freak or whim; an idle fancy.
  2. A falsehood; a lie; an illusory pretext

verb

  1. To deceive with a falsehood.

Synonyms

deceptiondelusion

Words that rhyme with flam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

Related words

aflameafirefieryablazelitburninghotaflare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flam"?▾

"Flam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flam" is /flæm/.

What does "flam" mean?▾

Flam: A freak or whim; an idle fancy.

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