How to Pronounce Fleas

To pronounce "fleas", say FLEAS — one syllable, IPA /ˈfliːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈfliːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fleas”

"fleas" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: flees — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fleas mean?

verb

  1. To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  2. To frighten; scare; terrify.

noun

  1. A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.
  2. A thing of no significance.

verb

  1. To remove fleas from (an animal).

Synonyms

deflea

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Words that rhyme with fleas

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fleas"?▾

"Fleas" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fleas"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fleas" is /ˈfliːz/.

What does "fleas" mean?▾

Fleas: To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).

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