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How to pronounce “flutter

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Pronunciation guide for flutter

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of flutter with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Rare FindThat's something you talk about what you call a slight flutter you might see
Definition summary
(intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

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How to pronounce flutter

The Rare Find

That's something you talk about what you call a slight flutter you might see

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “flutter

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
  • (intransitive) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
  • (intransitive, aerodynamics) To undergo divergent oscillations (potentially to the point of causing structural failure) due to a positive feedback loop between elastic deformation and aerodynamic forces.
  • (transitive) To cause something to flap.
  • (transitive) To drive into disorder; to throw into confusion.
  • (intransitive) To be in a state of agitation or uncertainty.
  • (intransitive, obsolete) To be frivolous.
  • (espionage, slang) To subject to a lie detector test.
  • [Noun]
  • The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.
  • A state of agitation.
  • An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
  • (uncountable, aerodynamics) An extremely dangerous divergent oscillation caused by a positive feedback loop between the elastic deformation of an object and the aerodynamic forces acting on it, potentially resulting in rapid structural failure.
  • (British) A small bet or risky investment.
  • A hasty game of cards or similar.
  • (audio, electronics) The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.

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