How to pronounce flavoring
Say it like FLAY-vuh-ring. Flavoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- vuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flavoring 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flavoring
American and British speakers say flavoring in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-vuh-ring.
What does flavoring mean?
- Something that gives flavor, usually a food ingredient.“This soda has an aftertaste because of the artificial flavoring.”
- present participle and gerund of flavor How to pronounce flavor
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Words that rhyme with flavoring
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Questions about saying flavoring
How do you pronounce flavoring?
Say FLAY-vuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flavoring?
Flavoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · vuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say flavoring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.