How to pronounce feelings
Say it like FEE-lingz. Feelings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feelings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feelings
American and British speakers say feelings in essentially the same way: /ˈfilɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-lingz.
What does feelings mean?
- emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)“the remark hurt his feelings”
Words that rhyme with feelings
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feelings.
Questions about saying feelings
How do you pronounce feelings?
Say FEE-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfilɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfiːlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feelings?
Feelings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say feelings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfilɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈfiːlɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.