How to pronounce "flouted" in English
ˈflaʊtɪd
FLOW·tid
Primary stress: FLOW
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “flouted”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
FLOW
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
tid
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("FLOW"). Elevate your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
The Trap: Because the base verb ends in a /t/ or /d/ sound, an extra vowel syllable must be added.
How Native Speakers Say It: Pronounce as a full separate syllable ⁄ɪd⁄ (e.g. "start-id", "need-id").
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "flouted" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "flouted is" sounds like "flouted-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "flouted" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Instead it contributed to political corruption and organized crime and was flouted by millions of citizens.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“Yet that law was frequently flouted.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“throughout the crisis far right president xia bolsonaro has repeatedly flouted social distancing rules at one point joining an anti-lockdown”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“openly flouted these restrictions and now authorities are saying they work with with soci with some social groups”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“rules are routinely flouted with devastating consequences this settlement on the outskirts of Delhi is home to Dalits”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“dangerous and ridiculous and he has been um flouted almost all public health recommendations except for testing he”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “flouted”
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Instead it contributed to political corruption and organized crime and was flouted by millions of citizens.
Hear it in context: “flouted”
30 clipsThe English word “flouted” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈflaʊtɪd (phonetic respelling: FLOW-tid). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (FLOW · tid), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (FLOW). Grammatically, “flouted” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 30 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “flouted” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TED-Ed, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #1 · @3:59
“it had promised. Instead it contributed to political corruption and organized crime and was flouted by millions of citizens. and was flouted by millions of citizens.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @13:40
“participate. Yet that law was frequently flouted. In Hertfordshire for example to the north of London,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @4:43
“republic and the federal government as a whole throughout the crisis far right president xia bolsonaro has repeatedly flouted social distancing rules at one point joining an anti-lockdown flouted social distancing rules at one point joining an anti-lockdown”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @5:07
“crackers on Diwali but residents have openly flouted these restrictions and now authorities are saying they work with with soci with some social groups now authorities are saying they work”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:44
“clean toilets sewage systems and septic tanks without protective gear but the rules are routinely flouted with devastating consequences this settlement on the outskirts of Delhi is home to Dalits this settlement on the outskirts of Delhi is home to Dalits”
Definition & Meaning: “flouted”
- To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
- To scorn.
- simple past and past participle of flout
- The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
- A mockery or insult.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.”
- “Yet all ' s not worth a pin, But could not get her; Phillida flouts me. Dick had her to the Vine”
- “Instead it contributed to political corruption and organized crime and was flouted by millions of citizens.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “flouted”
- Pronunciation:
- FLOW-tid
- Syllables:
- FLOW · tid
- Written Hyphenation:
- flout · ed
- Primary stress:
- FLOW
- IPA:
- ˈflaʊtɪd
- Hear it in context
- flouted
Synonyms: “flouted”
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Words that Rhyme with “flouted”
-aʊtɪdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"flouted" (⁄ˈflaʊtɪd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "flouted" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about flouted
How do you pronounce “flouted”?
“flouted” is pronounced ⁄ˈflaʊtɪd⁄ (FLOW-tid). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “flouted”?
“flouted” has 2 syllables: FLOW · tid.
Where is the stress in “flouted”?
The primary stress in “flouted” is on “FLOW”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “flouted” mean?
To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
How can I hear “flouted” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “flouted”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].