How to pronounce betraying
Say it like bih-TRAY-ing. Betraying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- bih
- TRAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betraying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRAYSay 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 betraying
American and British speakers say betraying in essentially the same way: /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/ in the US and /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-TRAY-ing.
What does betraying mean?
- That betrays
- present participle and gerund of betray How to pronounce betray
- betrayal
Where does betraying come from?
From betray + -ing.
Words that rhyme with betraying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betraying.
Questions about saying betraying
How do you pronounce betraying?
Say bih-TRAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betraying?
Betraying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: bih · TRAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say betraying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.