How to Pronounce Flattery

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflætəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flattery”

"flattery" has 2 syllables: flatt-ery. It rhymes with battery and clattery, if that helps it stick.

What does flattery mean?

noun

  1. Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.
  2. An instance of excessive praise.

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Words that rhyme with flattery

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batteryclatteryshatterybatterieslattery

Related words

complimentblandishmentpraisecomplimentsobsequiousnessadulationsycophancykowtowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flattery"?▾

"Flattery" has 2 syllables: flatt · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "flattery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flattery" is /ˈflætəɹi/.

What does "flattery" mean?▾

Flattery: Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.

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