How to pronounce flicking
Say it like FLIK-ing. Flicking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK).
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- FLIK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flicking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flicking
American and British speakers say flicking in essentially the same way: /ˈflɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLIK-ing.
What does flicking mean?
- present participle and gerund of flick How to pronounce flick
- The act by which something is flicked.
Words that rhyme with flicking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flicking.
Questions about saying flicking
How do you pronounce flicking?
Say FLIK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flicking?
Flicking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIK). Broken into parts: FLIK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say flicking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.