How to Pronounce Flamingo

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flamingo”

"flamingo" has 3 syllables: flam-ing-o. It rhymes with dingo and domingo, if that helps it stick.

What does flamingo mean?

noun

  1. A wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae.
  2. A deep pink color tinged with orange, like that of a flamingo.

adjective

  1. Of a deep pink color tinged with orange, like that of a flamingo.

Synonyms

phenicopter

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Words that rhyme with flamingo

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dingodomingobingogringoingolingovingo

Related words

flamencoflemishflemingphoenicopteridphenicopter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flamingo"?▾

"Flamingo" has 3 syllables: flam · ing · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "flamingo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flamingo" is /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/.

What does "flamingo" mean?▾

Flamingo: A wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae.

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