How to Pronounce Flare-up

To pronounce "flare-up", say FLAR-eup — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

FLAR-eup

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💡 Tip for remembering “flare-up”

"flare-up" has 2 syllables: flar-eup. It rhymes with cherup and bearup, if that helps it stick.

What does flare-up mean?

noun

  1. A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).
  2. A sudden intensification in activity.

Words that rhyme with flare-up

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cherupbearup

Related words

outburstburstoutbreakboombangexplosiononsetsurge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flare-up"?▾

"Flare-up" has 2 syllables: flar · eup.

What does "flare-up" mean?▾

Flare-up: A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity or emotion).

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