How to pronounce flemish
Say it like FLEM-ish. Flemish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEM).
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- FLEM
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flemish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flemish
American and British speakers say flemish in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEM-ish.
What does flemish mean?
- Often followed by down: to arrange (a rope) into a neat, flat spiral coil.
Where does flemish come from?
The verb is from Flemish (“of or relating to Flanders”, adjective), from Flemish coil.
Words that rhyme with flemish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flemish.
Questions about saying flemish
How do you pronounce flemish?
Say FLEM-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛmɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈflɛmɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flemish?
Flemish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEM). Broken into parts: FLEM · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say flemish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈflɛmɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.