How to Pronounce Flitting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flitting”

"flitting" has 2 syllables: flitt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does flitting mean?

verb

  1. To move about rapidly and nimbly.
  2. To move quickly from one location to another.

noun

  1. The motion of something that flits.

    “the flittings of birds”

  2. The act of moving from one residence to another; moving house.

Words that rhyme with flitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwittingunremittingbefittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettinggrittingpermittingomittingsitting

Related words

flitterflickingflickflingvacillationshiftflutterdiscursion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flitting"?▾

"Flitting" has 2 syllables: flitt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "flitting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flitting" is /ˈflɪtɪŋ/.

What does "flitting" mean?▾

Flitting: To move about rapidly and nimbly.

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