How to Pronounce Flapper

To pronounce "flapper", say FLAPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflæpɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈflæpɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flapper”

"flapper" has 2 syllables: flapp-er. It rhymes with dapper and clapper, if that helps it stick.

What does flapper mean?

noun

  1. A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s.

Words that rhyme with flapper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dapperclapperwrappertrapperslapperstrappersaporcrapperscrappersnappersapperkidnapper

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flapper"?▾

"Flapper" has 2 syllables: flapp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "flapper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flapper" is /ˈflæpɚ/.

What does "flapper" mean?▾

Flapper: A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s.

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