How to Pronounce "flicker out"
expression
ˈfɫɪkɝ/ /ˈaʊt
FLIK-er OWT
flˈɪkɐ/ /ˈaʊt
fl-IK-uh OWT
Definition
To go out or stop shining gradually, usually used for lights or flames; also used figuratively for something that ends slowly or fades away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫɪkɝ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
flˈɪkɐ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLIK-er OWT
UK
fl-IK-uh OWT
Listen in Context
The candle flickered out after a few minutes.
The old lamp flickered out when the power failed.
The fire quickly flickered out in the heavy rain.
As the night went on, everyone's energy just flickered out.