How to pronounce fleecing
Say it like FLEE-sing. Fleecing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE).
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- FLEE
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleecing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fleecing
American and British speakers say fleecing in essentially the same way: /ˈflisɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfliːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEE-sing.
What does fleecing mean?
Words that rhyme with fleecing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fleecing.
Questions about saying fleecing
How do you pronounce fleecing?
Say FLEE-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflisɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfliːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleecing?
Fleecing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE). Broken into parts: FLEE · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say fleecing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflisɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfliːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.