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