How to Pronounce Flamenco

To pronounce "flamenco", say FLAM-enc-o — 3 syllables, IPA /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flamenco”

"flamenco" has 3 syllables: flam-enc-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does flamenco mean?

noun

  1. A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.
  2. A song or dance performed in such a style.

verb

  1. To dance flamenco.

Words that rhyme with flamenco

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flamenco"?▾

"Flamenco" has 3 syllables: flam · enc · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "flamenco"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flamenco" is /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/.

What does "flamenco" mean?▾

Flamenco: A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.

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