How to pronounce conflicting
Say it like kun-FLIK-ting. Conflicting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK).
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- kun
- FLIK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conflicting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conflicting
American and British speakers say conflicting in essentially the same way: /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FLIK-ting.
What does conflicting mean?
- in disagreement“the figures are at odds with our findings”“contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness”
- on bad terms“they were usually at odds over politics”“conflicting opinions”
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Words that rhyme with conflicting
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Questions about saying conflicting
How do you pronounce conflicting?
Say kun-FLIK-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conflicting?
Conflicting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLIK). Broken into parts: kun · FLIK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say conflicting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.