How to Pronounce Flashing

To pronounce "flashing", say FLASH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflæʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flashing”

"flashing" has 2 syllables: flash-ing. It rhymes with dashing and thrashing, if that helps it stick.

What does flashing mean?

verb

  1. To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

    “He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.”

  2. To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.

    “The light flashed on and off.”

noun

  1. A sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.
  2. (roofing) Components used to weatherproof or seal roof system edges at perimeters, penetrations, walls, expansion joints, valleys, drains and other places where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated.

Synonyms

beepglint

Words that rhyme with flashing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashingthrashingclashinggnashingcrashinglashingrehashingsplashingslashingbashinggashingplashing

Related words

brightlitfulgidshiningflickeringflickerblinkingblink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flashing"?▾

"Flashing" has 2 syllables: flash · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "flashing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flashing" is /ˈflæʃɪŋ/.

What does "flashing" mean?▾

Flashing: To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

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