How to pronounce fleabag
Say it like FLEE-bag. Fleabag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE).
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- FLEE
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleabag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fleabag
American and British speakers say fleabag in essentially the same way: /ˈfliˌbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈfliːˌbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEE-bag.
What does fleabag mean?
- A bed or sleeping bag.
- A place of shabby lodging, particularly a filthy hotel or run-down apartment.
- An unkempt mammal.“He's become a real fleabag recently. Time for a bath!”
Where does fleabag come from?
From flea + bag.
Questions about saying fleabag
How do you pronounce fleabag?
Say FLEE-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈfliˌbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈfliːˌbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleabag?
Fleabag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE). Broken into parts: FLEE · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say fleabag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfliˌbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈfliːˌbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.