How to pronounce buying
Say it like BY-ing. Buying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay 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 buying
American and British speakers say buying in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-ing.
What does buying mean?
- the act of buying“buying and selling fill their days”“shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge”
Where does buying come from?
From buy + -ing.
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Questions about saying buying
How do you pronounce buying?
Say BY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buying?
Buying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say buying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.