How to Pronounce Flamboyant

To pronounce "flamboyant", say FLAMB-oy-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /flamˈbɔɪənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/flamˈbɔɪənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flamboyant”

"flamboyant" has 3 syllables: flamb-oy-ant. It rhymes with clairvoyant and buoyant, if that helps it stick.

What does flamboyant mean?

noun

  1. The royal poinciana (Delonix regia), a showy tropical tree.

adjective

  1. Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.
  2. Referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries.

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Words that rhyme with flamboyant

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clairvoyantbuoyant

Related words

showyfancyunrestrainedresplendentcolorfulaureateflorid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flamboyant"?▾

"Flamboyant" has 3 syllables: flamb · oy · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "flamboyant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flamboyant" is /flamˈbɔɪənt/.

What does "flamboyant" mean?▾

Flamboyant: The royal poinciana (Delonix regia), a showy tropical tree.

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