How to Pronounce Flatboat

To pronounce "flatboat", say FLATB-oat — 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

FLATB-oat

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💡 Tip for remembering “flatboat”

"flatboat" has 2 syllables: flatb-oat. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does flatboat mean?

noun

  1. A boxy, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying livestock, freight, and people on rivers.

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Words that rhyme with flatboat

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promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

bargehoylighterbateauflatflyboatfishboatbumboat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flatboat"?▾

"Flatboat" has 2 syllables: flatb · oat.

What does "flatboat" mean?▾

Flatboat: A boxy, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying livestock, freight, and people on rivers.

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