How to Pronounce Flaneur

To pronounce "flaneur", say FLAN-eur — 2 syllables, IPA /flæˈnɜː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/flæˈnɜː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flaneur”

"flaneur" has 2 syllables: flan-eur. It rhymes with chanar and mainour, if that helps it stick.

What does flaneur mean?

noun

  1. One who wanders aimlessly, who roams, who travels at a lounging pace.
  2. An idler, a loafer.

verb

  1. To wander aimlessly or at a lounging pace.

Synonyms

amblersauntererstrollerwanderer

Words that rhyme with flaneur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chanarmainourlayner

Related words

wanderermeanderersauntererwanderlustervarierdriftlingamblerwayfarer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flaneur"?▾

"Flaneur" has 2 syllables: flan · eur.

What is the IPA transcription of "flaneur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flaneur" is /flæˈnɜː(ɹ)/.

What does "flaneur" mean?▾

Flaneur: One who wanders aimlessly, who roams, who travels at a lounging pace.

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