How to Pronounce Fling

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈflɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fling”

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

What does fling mean?

noun

  1. An act of throwing, often violently.
  2. An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.

    “the fling of a horse”

Synonyms

hookup

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Words that rhyme with fling

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ringwringspringstingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingwingbring

Related words

tosswhirlcrackdiscard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fling"?▾

"Fling" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fling" is /ˈflɪŋ/.

What does "fling" mean?▾

Fling: An act of throwing, often violently.

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