How to pronounce flaming
Say it like FLAY-ming. Flaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flaming
American and British speakers say flaming in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-ming.
What does flaming mean?
- An emission or application of fire; act of burning with flames.
- Sterilization by holding an object in a hot flame.
- On fire with visible flames.“The flaming debris kept the firefighter well back, and the sparks threatened the neighborhood.”
- Very bright and the color of flame.
- Very showy, flamboyant.“I like my beer cold, my TV loud, and my homosexuals fa-laaaaming.”
- present participle and gerund of flame How to pronounce flame
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Words that rhyme with flaming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flaming.
Questions about saying flaming
How do you pronounce flaming?
Say FLAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaming?
Flaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say flaming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.