How to pronounce fleetingly
Say it like FLEE-ting-lee. Fleetingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE).
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- FLEE
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleetingly 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fleetingly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLEE-ting-lee.
What does fleetingly mean?
- in a fleeting manner; transiently
Where does fleetingly come from?
From fleeting + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fleetingly
How do you pronounce fleetingly?
Say FLEE-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflitɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈfliːtɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleetingly?
Fleetingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEE). Broken into parts: FLEE · ting · lee.
Is fleetingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfliːtɪŋli/ (FLEE-ting-lee).