flattery

/ˈflætəri/

Syllables flat·ter·y

Stress FLAT-ter-y

Phonics Breakdown

flat

/flæt/

short a

ter

/tər/

er schwa

y

/i/

y as vowel

Meaning

excessive or insincere praise

Sound Reference

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flat=/flæt/(flat) + ter=/tər/(butter) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

He tried to win her trust through flattery.