How to Pronounce Flutter

To pronounce "flutter", say FLUTT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflʌtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈflʌtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flutter”

"flutter" has 2 syllables: flutt-er. It rhymes with flitter and skitter, if that helps it stick.

What does flutter mean?

noun

  1. The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.

    “the flutter of a fan”

  2. A state of agitation.

verb

  1. To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

    “flags fluttering in the wind”

  2. Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.

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Words that rhyme with flutter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flitterskittersputteraflutterstutterguttershuttercutterputterrutternutterslitter

Related words

flitflapflappingfloppingflickerflitterwaverdart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flutter"?▾

"Flutter" has 2 syllables: flutt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "flutter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flutter" is /ˈflʌtə/.

What does "flutter" mean?▾

Flutter: The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.

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