2 syllables: Flick, r. Stress on Flick.
FLIK-ur
/ˈflɪkɚ/
Flickr is pronounced FLIK-ur (/ˈflɪkɚ/). It has two syllables (Flick-r), with the stress on "Flick". Flickr is a noun referring to the image‑sharing website Flickr.com, known for hosting user‑uploaded photos. The name functions as a brand noun and is pronounced with a short, clipped initial syllable and a light, unstressed ending. In usage, it can denote the platform itself or content associated with it in informal discussion.
nounFlickr is a noun referring to the image‑sharing website Flickr.com, known for hosting user‑uploaded photos. The name functions as a brand noun and is pronounced with a short, clipped initial syllable and a light, unstressed ending. In usage, it can denote the platform itself or content associated with it in informal discussion.
How to Pronounce Flickr
"I uploaded my travel photos to Flickr last night."
"The Flickr feed updated with new images from the photographer friend."
"She organized her album on Flickr and shared the link."
Flickr is pronounced with two syllables: FLICK-er. The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈflɪkər/ in US, and /ˈflɪkə/ in UK/AU. Start with a crisp /fl/ blend, then a short /ɪ/ vowel for the first syllable, and finish with a light /k/ followed by a schwa or light /ə/ depending on accent. In all varieties, the ending is unstressed, often reduced to /ər/ in American speech. You can listen to correct pronunciation on Pronounce, Forvo, and YouGlish using “Flickr.”
Common mistakes include over-articulating the second syllable or adding an extra vowel, saying /ˈflɪkə(r)/ with an extra ‘r’ sound, or misplacing stress as /ˈfliːkər/. Correction tips: keep the first syllable clipped with /ɪ/ as in ‘bit’, pronounce only a light /ə/ or /ər/ for the second syllable, and avoid dragging the ending. Practicing with minimal pairs like Flickr vs flicker helps ensure you’re not creating an unnecessary /ɜː/ vowel. Also rehearse connected speech to prevent an intrusive vowel between /k/ and the final schwa.
In US English, Flickr is /ˈflɪkər/ with rhotics, ending in a rhotacized /ər/. In UK and AU varieties, it tends to be /ˈflɪkə/ with a reduced final syllable and non-rhoticity; the final /r/ is often not pronounced unless followed by a vowel. The first syllable remains stressed in all cases. Mouth positions are similar for all: initial /f/ and /l/ with mid-to-low /ɪ/ vowel, but the ending shifts from an audible /ər/ to a schwa-like /ə/ depending on the speaker. Listen to regional exemplars on YouGlish to hear subtle differences.
The difficulty comes from the short, clipped first syllable and the weak, unstressed ending. The /ɪ/ vowel in the first syllable must be distinct from a more neutral center vowel in fast speech, and the second syllable often reduces to a soft /ə/ or /ər/ without a clear vowel. For non-native speakers, coordinating the alveolar /k/ closure with a rapid release and a light final schwa is tricky. Practice slow, then speed up while maintaining crisp /fl/ onset and a minimal release before the Schwa.
Focus on the contrast between the strong initial cluster /fl/ and the weakly stressed second syllable. The /ɪ/ in the first syllable should be short and crisp, not a long vowel, and the /k/ should have a clean, sharp release before the final /ə/ or /ər/. This helps avoid a drawn-out second syllable that can make the word sound like a different term. Listening to native speakers on Pronounce and YouGlish and mirroring their mouth shapes will help you lock the rhythm and make the pronunciation natural.
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Flickr originated as a branded family of web services by Ludicorp, introduced in 2004. The name is a portmanteau-ish neologism combining ‘flick’ (a rapid, light motion or a photo flick) with a playful, rhyming suffix to evoke quick, casual sharing of images. The brand’s marketing emphasized fast, social photo sharing, attracting users through ease of upload and discoverability. Over time, Flickr evolved into a well-known image-hosting platform, with its name becoming a generic shorthand in some contexts for photo-sharing sites, though it remains a registered brand. First widely recognized use appeared in tech press around 2004–2005, as the service gained traction among early adopters and photographers seeking an online portfolio and community. The word’s short, two-syllable structure and distinctive capitalized ‘F’ helped it stand out in search results and branding, reinforcing its identity as a social, visual platform.
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