How to pronounce applying
Say it like uh-PLY-ing. Applying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY).
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- uh
- PLY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applying 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.
- PLYSay 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 applying
American and British speakers say applying in essentially the same way: /əˈplaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈplaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PLY-ing.
What does applying mean?
- present participle and gerund of apply How to pronounce apply
- The act of applying; an application.
Words that rhyme with applying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of applying.
Questions about saying applying
How do you pronounce applying?
Say uh-PLY-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈplaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈplaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applying?
Applying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY). Broken into parts: uh · PLY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say applying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈplaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈplaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.