How to pronounce fixings
Say it like FIK-singz. Fixings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- singz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fixings
American and British speakers say fixings in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪksɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈfɪksɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-singz.
What does fixings mean?
- plural of fixing How to pronounce fixing
- The necessary ingredients or components (for something, especially food or a social event).“Julia's got all the fixings for a great party!”
- Side dishes or other appropriate accompaniments such as condiments; trimmings.“I'll have all of the fixings on Thanksgiving!”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fixings
How do you pronounce fixings?
Say FIK-singz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪksɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪksɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixings?
Fixings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · singz.
Do Americans and Brits say fixings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪksɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈfɪksɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.