How to Pronounce Flossing

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

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Syllables

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Letters

FLOSS-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “flossing”

"flossing" has 2 syllables: floss-ing. It rhymes with tossing and bossing, if that helps it stick.

What does flossing mean?

verb

  1. To clean the area between the teeth using floss.
  2. To show off, especially by exhibiting one's wealth or talent.

noun

  1. The act of removing food and plaque from one's teeth using dental floss.

    “The dentist advised regular flossings.”

  2. The use of a weighted hook that pierces the fish's mouth from the outside.

Words that rhyme with flossing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tossingbossingglossingsaucingmossingcrisscrossing

Related words

floshfingeringflexflexidflossyfluffing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flossing"?▾

"Flossing" has 2 syllables: floss · ing.

What does "flossing" mean?▾

Flossing: To clean the area between the teeth using floss.

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