How to pronounce fleam
Say it like FLEEM. Fleam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fleam
American and British speakers say fleam in essentially the same way: /flim/ in the US and /fliːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEEM.
What does fleam mean?
- A sharp instrument used to open a vein, to lance gums, or the like.
Where does fleam come from?
From Middle English fleme, fleom, from Old French flieme, flemie (“open vein”), probably via a Proto-Germanic source (compare Old Saxon flēma, Old High German fliotuma, fliodema, Old English flȳtme (“fleam, lancet”)), borrowed from Vulgar L
Words that rhyme with fleam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fleam.
Questions about saying fleam
How do you pronounce fleam?
Say FLEEM. The American pronunciation is /flim/. In British English it is /fliːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleam?
Fleam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say fleam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flim/ and the British form is /fliːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.