How to pronounce fling
Say it like FLING. Fling is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fling
American and British speakers say fling in essentially the same way: /flɪŋ/ in the US and /flɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLING.
What does fling mean?
- To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
- To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
- To utter abusive language; to sneer.“The scold began to flout and fling.”
- An act of throwing, often violently.
- An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.“the fling of a horse”
- An act or period of unrestrained indulgence, enthusiasm, or both.
Where does fling come from?
From Middle English fling, from the verb (see below).
Words that rhyme with fling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fling.
Questions about saying fling
How do you pronounce fling?
Say FLING. The American pronunciation is /flɪŋ/. In British English it is /flɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fling?
Fling is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLING.
Do Americans and Brits say fling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flɪŋ/ and the British form is /flɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.