How to Pronounce Flirting

To pronounce "flirting", say FLIRT-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

8

Letters

FLIRT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “flirting”

"flirting" has 2 syllables: flirt-ing. It rhymes with disconcerting and diverting, if that helps it stick.

What does flirting mean?

verb

  1. To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement; to fling.

    “They flirt water in each other's faces.”

  2. To jeer at; to mock.

noun

  1. A flirtation.

Antonyms

belittle

Words that rhyme with flirting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disconcertingdivertingassertinghurtingskirtingsquirtingexertingspurtingshirtingrevertingavertingalerting

Related words

dalliancecoquetrytoyingdatingdraggingdredgingflirtationshipamour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flirting"?▾

"Flirting" has 2 syllables: flirt · ing.

What does "flirting" mean?▾

Flirting: To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement; to fling.

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