How to pronounce flanking
Say it like FLANG-king. Flanking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLANG).
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- FLANG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flanking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flanking
American and British speakers say flanking in essentially the same way: /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLANG-king.
What does flanking mean?
- present participle and gerund of flank How to pronounce flank
Words that rhyme with flanking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flanking.
Questions about saying flanking
How do you pronounce flanking?
Say FLANG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flanking?
Flanking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLANG). Broken into parts: FLANG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say flanking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.