How to Pronounce Flinching

To pronounce "flinching", say FLINCH-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

FLINCH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “flinching”

"flinching" has 2 syllables: flinch-ing. It rhymes with unflinching and lynching, if that helps it stick.

What does flinching mean?

verb

  1. To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.

verb

  1. To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.
  2. To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty

noun

  1. A flinching motion; a flinch.

Synonyms

flayfleeceskin

Words that rhyme with flinching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unflinchinglynchingclinchingpinchinginching

Related words

wincecringequailshrinkrecoilfunksquinchflick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flinching"?▾

"Flinching" has 2 syllables: flinch · ing.

What does "flinching" mean?▾

Flinching: To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.

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