How to pronounce flitting
Say it like FLIT-ing. Flitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIT).
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- FLIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flitting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLITSay 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 flitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLIT-ing.
What does flitting mean?
- gerund of flit: the motion of something that flits. How to pronounce flit“the flittings of birds”
- The act of moving from one residence to another; moving house.
- present participle and gerund of flit How to pronounce flit
- Brief, likely to be of short duration.
Where does flitting come from?
From flit + -ing.
Words that rhyme with flitting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flitting.
Questions about saying flitting
How do you pronounce flitting?
Say FLIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flitting?
Flitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLIT). Broken into parts: FLIT · ing.
Is flitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈflɪtɪŋ/ (FLIT-ing).