How to Pronounce Flying

To pronounce "flying", say FLYING — one syllable, IPA /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flying”

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

What does flying mean?

verb

To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
“Jones flied to right in his last at-bat.”

verb

To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
“Birds of passage fly to warmer regions as it gets colder in winter.”
To flee, to escape (from).
“Fly, my lord! The enemy are upon us!”

adjective

That flies or can fly.
“a flying rumour”
Brief or hurried.

Synonyms

hurry zoom abscond escape flee ascend aviate float

Antonyms

remain stay walk

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Words that rhyme with flying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gratifying mystifying edifying terrifying prying satisfying electrifying horrifying trying intensifying underlying crying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flying"?▾

"Flying" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flying" is /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "flying" mean?▾

Flying: To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).

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