How do you pronounce "flippant"?

In American English: /ˈflɪpənt/ (FLIP-uhnt). In British English: /flˈɪpənt/ (FL-ip). In Canadian English: /ˈflɪpənt/ (FLIP-uhnt). In Australian English: /flˈɪpənt/ (FL-ip).

Is "flippant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɪpənt/ (FLIP-uhnt), while in British English it's /flˈɪpənt/ (FL-ip).

How to Pronounce "flippant"

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flippant

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/ˈflɪpənt/

FLIP-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

flɪpflip·əntpant

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