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