How to pronounce fleshy
Say it like FLESH-ee. Fleshy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLESH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fleshy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FLESH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleshy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fleshy
American and British speakers say fleshy in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛʃi/ in the US and /ˈflɛʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLESH-ee.
What does fleshy mean?
- Of, related to, or resembling flesh.
- Having considerable flesh; plump.
- Rich and smooth, with significant body or texture.“a fleshy wine”
Where does fleshy come from?
From Middle English fleisshy, fleischy, fleschi, equivalent to flesh + -y.
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Questions about saying fleshy
How do you pronounce fleshy?
Say FLESH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛʃi/. In British English it is /ˈflɛʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleshy?
Fleshy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLESH). Broken into parts: FLESH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say fleshy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛʃi/ and the British form is /ˈflɛʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.