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