How to Pronounce Flee

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

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Letters

/fliː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flee”

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

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

What does flee mean?

verb

  1. To run away; to escape.

    “The prisoner tried to flee, but was caught by the guards.”

  2. To escape from.

    “Many people fled the country as war loomed.”

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Words that rhyme with flee

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

flyabsquatulateskedaddleelopejailbreakescapingescapeabscond

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flee"?▾

"Flee" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flee" is /fliː/.

What does "flee" mean?▾

Flee: To run away; to escape.

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