How to pronounce claying
Say it like KLAY-ing. Claying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY).
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- KLAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAYSay 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 claying
American and British speakers say claying in essentially the same way: /ˈkleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAY-ing.
What does claying mean?
- present participle and gerund of clay How to pronounce clay
Words that rhyme with claying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of claying.
Questions about saying claying
How do you pronounce claying?
Say KLAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claying?
Claying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY). Broken into parts: KLAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say claying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.