How to Pronounce Flaw

To pronounce "flaw", say FLAW — one syllable, IPA /ˈflɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈflɔː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flaw”

"flaw" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: flaugh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flaw mean?

noun

  1. A flake, fragment, or shiver.
  2. A thin cake, as of ice.

verb

  1. To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
  2. To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.

Words that rhyme with flaw

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnawstraw

Related words

blemishfaultdefectchinkhackslitcrackgash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flaw"?▾

"Flaw" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flaw"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flaw" is /ˈflɔː/.

What does "flaw" mean?▾

Flaw: A flake, fragment, or shiver.

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