How to pronounce flailing
Say it like FLAY-ling. Flailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flailing
American and British speakers say flailing in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfleɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-ling.
What does flailing mean?
- present participle and gerund of flail How to pronounce flail
- A flailing action or motion.“The drowning man's flailings soon attracted the lifeguard's attention.”
- Having a lack of coordination, control, or successful outcome.“A flailing economy has left the country exposed to hyperinflation.”
Words that rhyme with flailing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flailing.
Questions about saying flailing
How do you pronounce flailing?
Say FLAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flailing?
Flailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say flailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.