How to pronounce flunking
Say it like FLUHNG-king. Flunking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHNG).
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- FLUHNG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flunking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flunking
American and British speakers say flunking in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflʌŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHNG-king.
What does flunking mean?
- present participle and gerund of flunk How to pronounce flunk
Words that rhyme with flunking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flunking.
Questions about saying flunking
How do you pronounce flunking?
Say FLUHNG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flunking?
Flunking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHNG). Broken into parts: FLUHNG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say flunking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflʌŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.