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