How to Pronounce "floating"
word
/ˈfɫoʊtɪŋ/
FLOH-ting
/flˈəʊtɪŋ/
FLOH-ting
Definition
Floating means staying on the surface of water or in the air without sinking or falling. It can also describe something that moves freely, is not fixed in one position, or changes instead of staying constant.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɫoʊtɪŋ/
British English
/flˈəʊtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLOH-ting
UK
FLOH-ting
Listen in Context
There is a floating leaf in the water.
We saw a floating balloon near the ceiling.
The bank offers a floating interest rate.
There have been a few ideas floating around, but nothing is decided yet.