How to Pronounce Flannel

To pronounce "flannel", say FLANN-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflænəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈflænəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flannel”

"flannel" has 2 syllables: flann-el. It rhymes with channel and annul, if that helps it stick.

What does flannel mean?

noun

  1. A soft cloth material woven from wool, possibly combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

    “With the weather turning colder, it was time to dig out our flannel sheets and nightclothes.”

  2. A washcloth.

verb

  1. To rub with a flannel.
  2. To wrap in flannel.

adjective

  1. Made of flannel.

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Words that rhyme with flannel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

channelannuldismantlepanelfanalfannelcannelempanelmanulannalbranleimpanel

Related words

tweedgabardinewashragwashclothwhiteoutingcantonflannell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flannel"?▾

"Flannel" has 2 syllables: flann · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "flannel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flannel" is /ˈflænəl/.

What does "flannel" mean?▾

Flannel: A soft cloth material woven from wool, possibly combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

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