How to Pronounce Flummery

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflʌməɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flummery”

"flummery" has 2 syllables: flumm-ery. It rhymes with shimmery and summery, if that helps it stick.

What does flummery mean?

noun

  1. A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.
  2. Empty or meaningless talk, especially when used to flatter.

interjection

  1. An expression of contemptuous disbelief.

Words that rhyme with flummery

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shimmerysummerynummarymummeryplumberybummery

Related words

mummerywurzelflummadiddleflumadiddlefoolcustardtriflesowens

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flummery"?▾

"Flummery" has 2 syllables: flumm · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "flummery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flummery" is /ˈflʌməɹi/.

What does "flummery" mean?▾

Flummery: A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.

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