How to Pronounce Flim-flam

To pronounce "flim-flam", say FLIMFL-am — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflɪmflæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈflɪmflæm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flim-flam”

"flim-flam" has 2 syllables: flimfl-am.

What does flim-flam mean?

noun

  1. Misinformation; bunkum; false information presented as true.

    “Most reports of supernatural occurrences turn out to be flim-flam when carefully investigated.”

  2. Confidence game, con game

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flim-flam"?▾

"Flim-flam" has 2 syllables: flimfl · am.

What is the IPA transcription of "flim-flam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flim-flam" is /ˈflɪmflæm/.

What does "flim-flam" mean?▾

Flim-flam: Misinformation; bunkum; false information presented as true.

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