How to Pronounce Flexing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈflɛksɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flexing”

"flexing" has 2 syllables: flex-ing. It rhymes with vexing and perplexing, if that helps it stick.

What does flexing mean?

verb

  1. To bend something.
  2. To repeatedly bend one of one's joints.

noun

  1. The action of the verb flex; a bending of something, a tightening of the muscles.

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Words that rhyme with flexing

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vexingperplexingannexinghexingsexing

Related words

flexionbendingbendflectioninflectionflexuredeflectionshow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flexing"?▾

"Flexing" has 2 syllables: flex · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "flexing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flexing" is /ˈflɛksɪŋ/.

What does "flexing" mean?▾

Flexing: To bend something.

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