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