How to pronounce allaying
Say it like uh-LAY-ing. Allaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- uh
- LAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allaying
American and British speakers say allaying in essentially the same way: /əˈleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LAY-ing.
What does allaying mean?
Words that rhyme with allaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allaying.
Questions about saying allaying
How do you pronounce allaying?
Say uh-LAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allaying?
Allaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: uh · LAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say allaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.