How to Pronounce Flatter

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈflætə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flatter”

"flatter" has 2 syllables: flatt-er. It rhymes with patter and clatter, if that helps it stick.

What does flatter mean?

adjective

Having no variations in height.
“The land around here is flat.”
(voice) Without variations in pitch.

Synonyms

deflate punctured even planar plane smooth uniform still

Antonyms

bumpy cratered hilly rough wrinkled sharp

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Words that rhyme with flatter

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patter clatter chatter spatter splatter shatter mater natter blatter batter smatter scatter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flatter"?▾

"Flatter" has 2 syllables: flatt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "flatter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flatter" is /ˈflætə/.

What does "flatter" mean?▾

Flatter: Having no variations in height.

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