How to Pronounce Fleece

To pronounce "fleece", say FLEEC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fliːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fliːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fleece”

"fleece" has 2 syllables: fleec-e. It rhymes with nice and piece, if that helps it stick.

What does fleece mean?

noun

  1. Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
  2. Insulating skin with the wool attached

verb

  1. To con or trick (someone) out of money.
  2. To shear the fleece from (a sheep or other animal).

    “During spring shearing we have to fleece all the sheep in just a few days.”

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Words that rhyme with fleece

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nicepiecereleaseceasecreasepeacedecreaseshowpiecegreasemouthpiecedeceasepolice

Related words

woolsheepskinshearhooksoakplumepluckrob

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fleece"?▾

"Fleece" has 2 syllables: fleec · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fleece"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fleece" is /fliːs/.

What does "fleece" mean?▾

Fleece: Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal

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