How to Pronounce Flaperon

To pronounce "flaperon", say FLAP-er-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈflæpərɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflæpərɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flaperon”

"flaperon" has 3 syllables: flap-er-on.

What does flaperon mean?

noun

  1. An aircraft control surface at the trailing edge of a wing that acts as an aileron (controlling movement around the longitudinal axis) and a flap (changing the chord line of the wing, thus affecting the angle of attack).

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flaperon"?▾

"Flaperon" has 3 syllables: flap · er · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "flaperon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flaperon" is /ˈflæpərɒn/.

What does "flaperon" mean?▾

Flaperon: An aircraft control surface at the trailing edge of a wing that acts as an aileron (controlling movement around the longitudinal axis) and a flap (changing the chord line of the wing, thus affecting the angle of attack).

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