How to pronounce allying
Say it like uh-LY-ing. Allying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- uh
- LY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allying 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allying
American and British speakers say allying in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈlaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LY-ing.
Other ways to say allying
Allying also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AL-eye-ing /ˈælaɪɪŋ/
What does allying mean?
- present participle and gerund of ally How to pronounce ally
Words that rhyme with allying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allying.
Questions about saying allying
How do you pronounce allying?
Say uh-LY-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allying?
Allying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: uh · LY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say allying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.