How to Pronounce Fluency

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

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/ˈfluːənsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fluency”

"fluency" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with truancy, if that helps it stick.

What does fluency mean?

noun

  1. The quality of smoothness of flow.
  2. The quality of being fluent in a language; A person's command of a particular language.

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Words that rhyme with fluency

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truancy

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fluency"?▾

"Fluency" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fluency"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fluency" is /ˈfluːənsi/.

What does "fluency" mean?▾

Fluency: The quality of smoothness of flow.

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