How do you pronounce "flirtation"?

In American English: /flɝˈteɪʃən/ (flur-TAYSH-uhn). In British English: /flɜːtˈeɪʃən/ (flɜt-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /flɝˈteɪʃən/ (flur-TAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /flɜːtˈeɪʃən/ (flɜt-AYSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /flɝˈteɪʃən/ (flur-TAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /flɜːtˈeɪʃən/ (flɜt-AYSH-uhn).

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flirtation

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/flɝˈteɪʃən/

flur-TAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

flɝflir·teɪʃta·əntion

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