How to pronounce baying
Say it like BAY-ing. Baying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay 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 baying
American and British speakers say baying in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbeɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-ing.
What does baying mean?
- present participle and gerund of bay How to pronounce bay“The mob approached the castle, baying for royal blood.”
- An instance of baying; a howl.
Words that rhyme with baying
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Questions about saying baying
How do you pronounce baying?
Say BAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baying?
Baying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say baying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.