How to pronounce flirting
Say it like FLUR-ting. Flirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR).
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- FLUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flirting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flirting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLUR-ting.
What does flirting mean?
- playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
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Words that rhyme with flirting
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Questions about saying flirting
How do you pronounce flirting?
Say FLUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flirting?
Flirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUR). Broken into parts: FLUR · ting.
Is flirting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflɜːtɪŋ/ (FLUR-ting).