How to Pronounce Fluttering

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

FLUTT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “fluttering”

"fluttering" has 3 syllables: flutt-er-ing. It rhymes with muttering and jittering, if that helps it stick.

What does fluttering mean?

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.

noun

  1. Rapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation.

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Words that rhyme with fluttering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mutteringjitteringflitteringtitteringstutteringutteringskitteringgutteringtwitteringsputteringclutteringputtering

Related words

flitteringflapflappingfloppingwavingaflareflaringmoving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fluttering"?▾

"Fluttering" has 3 syllables: flutt · er · ing.

What does "fluttering" mean?▾

Fluttering: To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

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