How to Pronounce Flickered

To pronounce "flickered", say FLICK-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FLICK-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “flickered”

"flickered" has 3 syllables: flick-er-ed. It rhymes with snickered and bickered, if that helps it stick.

What does flickered mean?

verb

  1. To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
  2. To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

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Words that rhyme with flickered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snickeredbickereddickereddickardikardikerdmccrickardrickardrikardsicardspickard

Related words

glintsparkflutterflitterflickwaverquiverflashed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flickered"?▾

"Flickered" has 3 syllables: flick · er · ed.

What does "flickered" mean?▾

Flickered: To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

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