How to Pronounce Fleeting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfliːtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fleeting”

"fleeting" has 2 syllables: fleet-ing. It rhymes with bleating and meeting, if that helps it stick.

What does fleeting mean?

verb

  1. To float.
  2. To pass over rapidly; to skim the surface of.

    “a ship that fleets the gulf”

adjective

  1. Passing quickly; of short duration.

Synonyms

ephemeral

Words that rhyme with fleeting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleatingmeetingcheatingmetingbeatingheatingcompetingretreatingovereatingdepletingpleatingtweeting

Related words

momentarymomentaneousmovingshortfugitivetransientephemeraltransitory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fleeting"?▾

"Fleeting" has 2 syllables: fleet · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fleeting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fleeting" is /ˈfliːtɪŋ/.

What does "fleeting" mean?▾

Fleeting: To float.

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