Flying
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Moving through the air using wings or being transported by aircraft.
“The bird was flying high above the trees.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Syllables
fly·ing
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Synonyms
soaringgliding
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Wordle
ING ending with Y vowel in middle position.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points with Y worth 4 points.
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