How to Pronounce Flame-out

To pronounce "flame-out", say FLAM-eout — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

FLAM-eout

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💡 Tip for remembering “flame-out”

"flame-out" has 2 syllables: flam-eout. It rhymes with flameout, if that helps it stick.

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

What does flame-out mean?

noun

  1. The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.
  2. The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork, or in a dramatic manner; a person or organization that fails in this way.

    “The company was one of Silicon Valley's more famous dot-com flame-outs.”

Words that rhyme with flame-out

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Related words

flamingblazingburnoffburningexustionextinguishmentfirelightingfiring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flame-out"?▾

"Flame-out" has 2 syllables: flam · eout.

What does "flame-out" mean?▾

Flame-out: The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.

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