How to pronounce fleecy
Say it like FLEE-see. Fleecy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE).
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- FLEE
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleecy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fleecy
American and British speakers say fleecy in essentially the same way: /ˈflisi/ in the US and /ˈfliːsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEE-see.
What does fleecy mean?
- Resembling or covered in fleece.
Where does fleecy come from?
From fleece + -y.
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Words that rhyme with fleecy
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Questions about saying fleecy
How do you pronounce fleecy?
Say FLEE-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈflisi/. In British English it is /ˈfliːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleecy?
Fleecy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE). Broken into parts: FLEE · see.
Do Americans and Brits say fleecy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflisi/ and the British form is /ˈfliːsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.