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How to pronounce flame

flame
/fleɪm/
1 syllable

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Flame, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

In a sentence

A tiny spark may become a great flame.

Words that rhyme with flame

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce flame?

Flame is pronounced /fleɪm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in flame?

Flame has 1 syllable.

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