How to pronounce flaking
Say it like FLAY-king. Flaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
- FLAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flaking
American and British speakers say flaking in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-king.
What does flaking mean?
- Breaking or tending to break into flakes.“All the flaking paint had to be scraped off before repainting; fortunately, it came off easily.”
- present participle and gerund of flake How to pronounce flake
- A piece of flaked material.
Words that rhyme with flaking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flaking.
Questions about saying flaking
How do you pronounce flaking?
Say FLAY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaking?
Flaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say flaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.