How to Pronounce "flapper"
word
ˈfɫæpɝ
FLAP-er
flˈæpɐ
FLAP-uh
Definition
A flapper was a fashionable young woman in the 1920s, known for her energetic lifestyle, bold clothing, and desire for independence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫæpɝ
British English
flˈæpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLAP-er
UK
FLAP-uh
Listen in Context
The flapper danced to jazz music at the party.
A flapper wore short dresses and had bobbed hair.
Many people admired the freedom of the flapper.
She dressed up as a flapper for the 1920s-themed dance.