How to pronounce fluency
Say it like FLOO-un-see. Fluency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO).
- FLOO
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fluency
American and British speakers say fluency in essentially the same way: /ˈfluənsi/ in the US and /ˈfluːənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOO-un-see.
What does fluency mean?
- The quality of smoothness of flow.
- The quality of being fluent in a language; a person's command of a particular language.
- The quality of consistently applying skill correctly in the manner of one well-practiced at it, requiring little deliberate thought to perform without mistakes
Where does fluency come from?
From Late Latin fluentia, equivalent to fluent + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fluency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fluency.
Questions about saying fluency
How do you pronounce fluency?
Say FLOO-un-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfluənsi/. In British English it is /ˈfluːənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluency?
Fluency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO). Broken into parts: FLOO · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say fluency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfluənsi/ and the British form is /ˈfluːənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.