How to pronounce floundering
Say it like FLOWN-duh-ring. Floundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOWN).
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- FLOWN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floundering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of floundering
American and British speakers say floundering in essentially the same way: /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOWN-duh-ring.
What does floundering mean?
- present participle and gerund of flounder How to pronounce flounder
- The act of one who flounders; a clumsy struggle.
Words that rhyme with floundering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of floundering.
Questions about saying floundering
How do you pronounce floundering?
Say FLOWN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floundering?
Floundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOWN). Broken into parts: FLOWN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say floundering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.